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Atom C3958
Processor N200
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 C3958 is positioned at rank 902 and the Processor N200 is on rank 204, so the Processor N200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3958
Performance Per Dollar Processor N200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3958 | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3958 | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 C3958 and Processor N200
Atom C3958
The Atom C3958 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 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,929 points. Launch price was $449.
Processor N200
The Processor N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,937 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Atom C3958 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Processor N200 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom C3958 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom C3958 versus 3.7 GHz on the Processor N200 — a 59.6% clock advantage for the Processor N200 (base: 2 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Atom C3958 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor N200 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3958 scores 3,929 against the Processor N200's 3,937 — a 0.2% lead for the Processor N200. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3958 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N200.
| Feature | Atom C3958 | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+85% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+1900% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| PassMark | 3,929 | 3,937 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3958 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor N200 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom C3958 | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
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