
Atom C3758 vs Core i3-1115GRE

Atom C3758

Core i3-1115GRE
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 C3758 is positioned at rank 585 and the Core i3-1115GRE is on rank 1009, so the Atom C3758 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($480) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($480) |
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 C3758 and Core i3-1115GRE

Atom C3758
The Atom C3758 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,614 points. Launch price was $193.

Core i3-1115GRE
The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.
Processing Power
The Atom C3758 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1115GRE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom C3758 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE — a 55.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115GRE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom C3758 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3758 scores 4,614 against the Core i3-1115GRE's 4,588 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom C3758. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 400 vs 1,175, a 98.4% lead for the Core i3-1115GRE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,400 vs 2,233 (7.2% advantage for the Atom C3758). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3758 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 4,614 | 4,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | 1,175+194% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,400+7% | 2,233 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3758 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Atom C3758 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Atom C3758) vs 4 (Core i3-1115GRE) — the Atom C3758 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Atom C3758) and SoC (Core i3-1115GRE).
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i3-1115GRE supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758) vs Yes (Core i3-1115GRE). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Atom C3758 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Server/Embedded | — |
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