Atom C3808 vs Core i7-3615QE

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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 C3808 is positioned at rank 737 and the Core i7-3615QE is on rank 997, so the Atom C3808 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom C3808

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14472%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2733%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2428%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1875%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

100%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

99%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

99%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

98%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

97%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

96%

#736

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

100%

#737

Atom C3808

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#746

Xeon E5-2403 v2

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#747

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

97%

#749

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3615QE

#985

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2090%

#986

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2059%

#987

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1890%

#988

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1882%

#989

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1865%

#991

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1801%

#992

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1726%

#993

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1724%

#994

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1677%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom C3808 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4: 2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom C3808	Core i7-3615QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom C3808	Core i7-3615QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom C3808 and Core i7-3615QE

Atom C3808

The Atom C3808 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 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2133. Passmark benchmark score: 5,671 points. Launch price was $369.

Core i7-3615QE

The Core i7-3615QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,617 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom C3808 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-3615QE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3808 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom C3808 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QE — a 49.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-3615QE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Atom C3808 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3615QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3808 scores 5,671 against the Core i7-3615QE's 5,617 — a 1% lead for the Atom C3808. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Atom C3808 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3615QE.

Feature	Atom C3808	Core i7-3615QE
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	12 MB+100%	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+4700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Goldmont (2016−2017)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,671	5,617

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Memory & Platform

The Atom C3808 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3615QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom C3808	Core i7-3615QE
Socket	FCBGA1310	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—