Atom C3955 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Atom C3955
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
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. The Atom C3955 is positioned at rank #765 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3955
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3955 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3955 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 C3955 and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Atom C3955
The Atom C3955 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 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 32 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,803 points. Launch price was $434.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom C3955 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom C3955 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Atom C3955 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom C3955 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3955 scores 5,803 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3955 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.
| Feature | Atom C3955 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,803 | 5,831 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3955 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom C3955 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FP5 |
| 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 | 12 | — |
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