Atom C3508

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom C3508

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Atom C3508 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,052 Rank: 1843
Rank Name Score Visual
1839 A4-3320M 4,059
+0.2%
1840 A4-7210 4,055
+0.1%
1841 Celeron B810 4,054
+0%
1842 Athlon II P340 4,054
+0%
1843 Atom C3508 4,052
1844 Pentium 4410Y 4,047
-0.1%
1845 Core i3-3217U 4,046
-0.1%
1846 E2-3000M 4,046
-0.1%
1847 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,046
-0.1%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,045
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom C3508 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,440 Rank: 1347
Rank Name Score Visual
1343 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,442
+0%
1344 Core i3-3210 4,441
+0%
1345 Core i3-5015U 4,441
+0%
1346 PRO A10-8770E 4,441
+0%
1347 Atom C3508 4,440
1348 Core i3-4330T 4,440
+0%
1349 Phenom II X4 B97 4,440
+0%
1350 Core i5-7300U 4,439
+-0%
1351 Celeron G4900T 4,439
+-0%
1352 Celeron G3930T 4,439
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom C3508 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,793 Rank: 1893
Rank Name Score Visual
1889 Atom C3338 3,801
+0.2%
1890 A10-4655M 3,799
+0.2%
1891 Atom C3538 3,796
+0.1%
1892 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,795
+0.1%
1893 Atom C3508 3,793
1894 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,793
+0%
1895 C-50 3,792
+-0%
1896 Pentium 967 3,790
-0.1%
1897 Celeron 877 3,790
-0.1%
1898 Phenom X4 9550 3,790
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Atom C3508 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1429
Rank Name Score Visual
1425 Phenom II X3 B77 4,515
+0%
1426 Athlon 5350 4,515
+0%
1427 Core i7-2677M 4,514
+0%
1428 Core i5-2435M 4,514
+0%
1429 Atom C3508 4,514
1430 Pentium G645 4,514
+0%
1431 A6-9500 4,514
+0%
1432 A6-3620 4,514
+0%
1433 Celeron G1620T 4,514
+0%
1434 Core i5-580M 4,514
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom C3508 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1367
Rank Name Score Visual
1363 A8-7200P 4,495
+0%
1364 A8-3510MX 4,495
+0%
1365 Core i5-2410M 4,494
+0%
1366 Celeron G3930 4,494
+0%
1367 Atom C3508 4,494
1368 Pentium G3420 4,494
+0%
1369 Pentium G3250 4,494
+0%
1370 Core i7-4550U 4,494
+0%
1371 Core i5-3337U 4,494
+0%
1372 Phenom II X3 720 4,494
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom C3508 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1475
Rank Name Score Visual
1471 Core i5-4300Y 4,490
+0%
1472 Celeron G1820TE 4,490
+0%
1473 Pentium G645T 4,490
+0%
1474 Atom x7-E3950 4,490
+0%
1475 Atom C3508 4,489
1476 Athlon II X3 460 4,489
+0%
1477 A6-9500 4,489
+0%
1478 Celeron G1610T 4,489
+0%
1479 Phenom II X3 B73 4,489
+0%
1480 Phenom II X3 700e 4,489
+0%

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Atom C3508 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Atom C3508 remains a niche offering in the embedded computing space, designed for low-power, high-efficiency applications where integrated processing and minimal thermal output are critical. Built on the 14 nm process and based on the Goldmont microarchitecture, this processor is part of Intel's Denverton series, targeting industrial and embedded systems rather than mainstream desktop or mobile use. With a modest base clock of 1.6 GHz and no turbo boost capability, the C3508 prioritizes energy efficiency over raw performance, reflected in its 11.25 W TDP and compact FCBGA-1310 package.

The Atom C3508 features four cores and four threads, delivering balanced performance for lightweight workloads. It includes 0.219 MiB of L1 cache (0.0938 MiB for L1d and 0.125 MiB for L1i), an 8 MiB L2 cache, and supports up to 262 GB of DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-1866 memory across two channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 27.82 GiB/s. While not a high-performance chip, it integrates Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT), AES-NI, and virtualization support (VT-x, VT-d), making it suitable for data compression, encryption, and virtualized environments in edge computing scenarios.

In benchmark testing, the C3508 achieves an overall score of 4052, ranking #1843 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 3793 (#1893) and a multicore score of 4440 (#1347). These results place it just behind the Celeron G4900T and A10-7700K in single-threaded performance and slightly ahead of the Pentium 4410Y in overall throughput. While it falls short of modern mainstream CPUs, its performance is competitive with other low-power Atom variants like the C3538 and C3338, particularly in scenarios where power consumption and thermal management are paramount.

The processor's real-world strength lies in its integration of advanced features such as Intel Enhanced SpeedStep, extended page tables (EPT), and memory protection extensions, which enhance system responsiveness and security in embedded applications. Its 14 nm process and CMOS technology ensure stable operation under constrained thermal conditions, making it a viable choice for industrial automation, thin clients, and IoT gateways. However, with its limited clock speed and lack of modern features like AVX-512 or PCIe 4.0 support, it is clearly positioned as a legacy component in a rapidly evolving landscape. For users requiring high performance or future-proofing, more recent processors from Intel or AMD would be better suited. Yet, for cost-sensitive, low-power embedded deployments, the Atom C3508 remains a functional and efficient option.
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Intel Atom C3508

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom C3508
Family: Atom
Series: 3000
Model Number: C3508
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Goldmont
Core Name: Denverton
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 95
Package: FCBGA-1310
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 11.25 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 224.256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 96.0512 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-1866
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 256 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 27.82 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 8
PCIe Configuration: x8, x4, x2, x1

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES RdRand x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SHA QAT
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