Atom x7-E3950

The Atom x7-E3950 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz from a base frequency of 1.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (total) of L2 cache and 56K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,864, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 245.

The Atom x7-E3950 fits into the FCBGA1296 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 6 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR3, DDR4 memory at speeds up to LPDDR4-2400 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across 4 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers. Integrated graphics: HD Graphics 505 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Atom x7-E3950 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 12 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Stock.

Performance ranking position: #2647 out of all indexed processors.