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Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz

Explore Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1910 and a single-thread rating of 747. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark1,910
5 samples
Single Thread747
Overall rank#3,911
of 6,054
Reference price$75.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1910 and a single-thread rating of 747. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz is a Server released in 2018. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,910 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 1,910 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 747 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 FCBGA1310. 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 C3538 @ 2.10GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,910 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz 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 C3538 @ 2.10GHz?

Start with FCBGA1310 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 C3538 @ 2.10GHz 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 Opteron 3320 EEAMD1,918 points
02AMD Opteron 4122AMD1,913 points
03AMD Opteron X2170 APUAMD1,911 points
04Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHzThis CPU1,910 points
05AMD Opteron 6134AMD1,910 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Opteron 3320 EEAMD838 points
02AMD Opteron X2170 APUAMD832 points
03Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHzThis CPU747 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHzThis CPU127.3 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 3320 EEAMD76.7 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron X2170 APUAMD76.4 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 4122AMD20.1 Mark/W
05AMD Opteron 6134AMD16.6 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
31,288.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,213.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
690.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
9.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,595.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
9,544.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
180.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,477.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2018
SocketFCBGA1310
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 24 KB
L22 x 2048 KB