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Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 968 and a single-thread rating of 567. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark968
9 samples
Single Thread567
Overall rank#4,753
of 6,054
Reference price$104.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.3Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 968 and a single-thread rating of 567. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop released in 2018. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 968 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 968 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 567 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCBGA1283. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 968 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz?

Start with FCBGA1283 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD971 points
02AMD E2-9000AMD970 points
03AMD A4-5150M APUAMD969 points
04Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU968 points
05AMD A6-9220eAMD966 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A4-5150M APUAMD946 points
02AMD A6-9220eAMD854 points
03AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD844 points
04AMD E2-9000AMD818 points
05Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU567 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD E2-9000AMD97.0 Mark/W
02Intel Atom C2538 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU64.5 Mark/W
03AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD57.1 Mark/W
04AMD A4-5150M APUAMD27.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
23,305.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
424.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
345.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
896.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
4,551.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
96.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,150.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2018
SocketFCBGA1283
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 24 KB
L22 x 1024 KB