CPU
GPU
Core i3-4370
Atom C3958
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 Core i3-4370 is positioned at rank 664 and the Atom C3958 is on rank 902, so the Core i3-4370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4370
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3958
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4370 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($41) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4370 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($41) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core i3-4370 and Atom C3958
Core i3-4370
The Core i3-4370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,854 points. Launch price was $242.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4370 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom C3958 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Atom C3958 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-4370 versus 2 GHz on the Atom C3958 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-4370 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-4370 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom C3958 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4370 scores 3,854 against the Atom C3958's 3,929 — a 1.9% lead for the Atom C3958. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4370 vs 16 MB on the Atom C3958.
| Feature | Core i3-4370 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 16 / 16+700% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 16 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 3,854 | 3,929+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,454 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 904 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,071 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4370 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3958 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4370 versus DDR4-2400 on the Atom C3958 — the Atom C3958 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom C3958 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4370) vs 12 (Atom C3958) — the Core i3-4370 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel H81,Intel B85,Intel H87,Intel Z87,Intel H97,Intel Z97 (Core i3-4370) and Intel FCBGA1310 (Atom C3958).
| Feature | Core i3-4370 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i3-4370) / not specified (Atom C3958). The Core i3-4370 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Atom C3958 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-4370 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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