Atom x7-E3950

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom x7-E3950

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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 x7-E3950 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,080 Rank: 1817
Rank Name Score Visual
1813 Core 2 Duo E6550 4,084
+0.1%
1814 Xeon E5504 4,083
+0.1%
1815 Core i5-4200Y 4,082
+0%
1816 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 4,082
+0%
1817 Atom x7-E3950 4,080
1818 FX-7500 4,078
+-0%
1819 Core 2 Duo T6570 4,078
+-0%
1820 Pentium T4300 4,077
-0.1%
1821 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,077
-0.1%
1822 Athlon II X4 605e 4,077
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom x7-E3950 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,349 Rank: 1590
Rank Name Score Visual
1586 Athlon II X4 630 4,349
+0%
1587 A8-5545M 4,349
+0%
1588 A6-9200 4,349
+0%
1589 Phenom X4 9600B 4,349
+0%
1590 Atom x7-E3950 4,349
1591 Intel Core i3-350M 4,348
+-0%
1592 A8-3520M 4,348
+-0%
1593 Core i5-2430M 4,347
+-0%
1594 Celeron G550 4,346
-0.1%
1595 Pentium 997 4,345
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom x7-E3950 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,901 Rank: 1829
Rank Name Score Visual
1825 Core 2 Duo T5850 3,910
+0.2%
1826 Celeron B810 3,907
+0.2%
1827 Phenom II X4 900e 3,907
+0.2%
1828 A6-6310 3,907
+0.2%
1829 Atom x7-E3950 3,901
1830 Celeron B830 3,900
+-0%
1831 Sempron 140 3,900
+-0%
1832 Pentium 957 3,895
-0.2%
1833 E2-3000M 3,894
-0.2%
1834 Intel Pentium P6200 3,893
-0.2%

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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 x7-E3950 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1471
Rank Name Score Visual
1467 Phenom II X3 710 4,509
+0%
1468 Core i5-540M 4,509
+0%
1469 A6-5400B 4,509
+0%
1470 A6-3600 4,509
+0%
1471 Atom x7-E3950 4,509
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
+-0%
1473 Pentium G840 4,508
+-0%
1474 A4-6300 4,508
+-0%
1475 A6-5200 4,508
+-0%
1476 Xeon E5320 4,508
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom x7-E3950 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1310
Rank Name Score Visual
1306 A10-6700T 4,504
+0%
1307 Core i3-5157U 4,504
+0%
1308 Phenom II X4 910 4,504
+0%
1309 Core m3-8100Y 4,504
+0%
1310 Atom x7-E3950 4,504
1311 Athlon II X3 440 4,503
+-0%
1312 Athlon II X4 600e 4,503
+-0%
1313 A8-6500B 4,503
+-0%
1314 Core i7-4650U 4,502
+-0%
1315 Core i5-4300U 4,502
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom x7-E3950 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,490 Rank: 1474
Rank Name Score Visual
1470 Phenom II X3 710 4,490
+0%
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
1475 Atom C3508 4,489
+-0%
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%

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Atom x7-E3950 Details

The Intel Atom x7-E3950, launched in August 2014, stands as a relic in today's processor landscape, with its 12 W TDP and 14 nm manufacturing process reflecting a design era long past. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant for niche mobile applications due to its low power consumption and integrated graphics. With a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz, the quad-core Atom x7-E3950 leverages the Apollo Lake architecture, delivering modest performance in a compact BGA 1296 package. It supports DDR3 memory at up to 1866 MT/s via a dual-channel interface and features PCIe Gen 2 with four lanes, primarily for on-die connectivity. The inclusion of Intel HD Graphics 505, with a maximum frequency of 850 MHz and support for up to three displays, enables basic multimedia tasks and light gaming, though it is no match for modern integrated solutions. The processor also supports a range of virtualization technologies, including VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, making it suitable for lightweight virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Atom x7-E3950 achieves an Overall Score of 4080, placing it at #1817 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 3901 ranks it #1829, while its Multicore Score of 4349 places it at #1585. These results indicate that while the processor holds its own against some older dual-core and low-power mobile CPUs, it falls significantly behind contemporary processors. For instance, it is outperformed by the Core 2 Duo E8600 and Phenom II X4 B45, both of which are older but still competitive in single-threaded tasks. However, its multicore performance is notably stronger than the Core i3-350M and Core i5-2430M, suggesting that its quad-core design offers a slight advantage in multi-threaded workloads.

The Atom x7-E3950’s performance is best contextualized against modern standards, where it ranks far below the top 50 processors in both single-core and multicore categories. Among the leading CPUs, the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D dominate with scores exceeding 8,000 and 7,000, respectively, highlighting the vast technological leap since the Atom’s release. Even among low-power processors, the Atom x7-E3950 is outpaced by modern designs like the Core i5-4200Y and Athlon 64 X2 6000+, which achieve higher scores despite similar or lower TDPs. This suggests that while the Atom x7-E3950 was competitive in its time, it is now best suited for entry-level devices or embedded systems where power efficiency and cost are prioritized over raw performance.

As of March 2026, the Atom x7-E3950 remains a viable option for basic computing tasks in thin-and-light notebooks, netbooks, or industrial applications. Its integrated graphics and virtualization support make it suitable for light multimedia, web browsing, and virtualization workloads, though it is ill-equipped for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming. For users seeking a modern, energy-efficient solution, the processor’s age and limited capabilities make it a less attractive choice. However, for legacy systems or cost-sensitive deployments, the Atom x7-E3950 continues to offer a functional, if outdated, processing solution.
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Intel Atom x7-E3950

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom x7-E3950
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Apollo Lake
Socket: BGA 1296
Package: FC-BGA15C
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 12 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 54.272 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 RdRand CLMUL EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT SHA BPT
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