Atom C3558 vs A8-3850
Atom C3558
A8-3850
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 A8-3850 is on rank 497, 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 A8-3850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3558 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3558 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-3850
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.
A8-3850
The A8-3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,421 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Atom C3558 and A8-3850 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3558 versus 2.9 GHz on the A8-3850 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the A8-3850 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Atom C3558 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3850 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3558 scores 2,431 against the A8-3850's 2,421 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom C3558. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Atom C3558 vs 0 kB on the A8-3850.
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,431 | 2,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 363 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3558 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3850 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Atom C3558 versus DDR3-1866 on the A8-3850 — the Atom C3558 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom C3558 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Atom C3558) vs 20 (A8-3850) — the A8-3850 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1310 (Atom C3558) and A55,A75 (A8-3850).
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+700% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 20+67% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom C3558) / AMD-V (A8-3850). The A8-3850 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Atom C3558 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3850 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3850 rivals Core i3-2105.
| Feature | Atom C3558 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
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