CPU
GPU
Atom C3558
A12-9700P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom C3558 is positioned at rank 365 and the A12-9700P is on rank 553, so the Atom C3558 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3558
Performance Per Dollar A12-9700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3558 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3558 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom C3558 and A12-9700P
Atom C3558
The Atom C3558 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 16 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,431 points. Launch price was $86.
A12-9700P
The A12-9700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,415 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Atom C3558 and A12-9700P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3558 versus 3.4 GHz on the A12-9700P — a 42.9% clock advantage for the A12-9700P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Atom C3558 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A12-9700P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3558 scores 2,431 against the A12-9700P's 2,415 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom C3558.
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,431 | 2,415 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 481 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3558 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A12-9700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Atom C3558 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Atom C3558) vs 8 (A12-9700P) — the Atom C3558 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+1500% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom C3558) / AMD-V (A12-9700P). The A12-9700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Atom C3558 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9700P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A12-9700P rivals Core i5-6200U.
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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