CPU
GPU
Atom C3758
Xeon D-1518
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 Xeon D-1518 is on rank 586, 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 Xeon D-1518
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 C3758 and Xeon D-1518
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.
Xeon D-1518
The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Atom C3758 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1518 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom C3758 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1518 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3758 scores 4,614 against the Xeon D-1518's 4,562 — a 1.1% lead for the Atom C3758. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3758 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+967% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,614+1% | 4,562 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3758 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1518 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758) / not specified (Xeon D-1518). Primary use case: Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server/Embedded | — |
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