Intel Atom x7-E3950

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

3,857 Rank: 1988
Rank Name Score Visual
1984 Atom x7-Z8750 3,867
+0.3%
1985 Celeron N3150 3,865
+0.2%
1986 Celeron N2930 3,863
+0.2%
1987 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,858
+0%
1988 Intel Atom x7-E3950 3,857
1989 Atom Z3740 3,856
+-0%
1990 Pentium N3510 3,852
-0.1%
1991 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,851
-0.2%
1992 Intel Atom x5-Z8500 3,850
-0.2%
1993 E1-1200 3,850
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,286 Rank: 1803
Rank Name Score Visual
1799 A6-5200 4,287
+0%
1800 Celeron E3200 4,287
+0%
1801 Celeron E3500 4,287
+0%
1802 Celeron J3355 4,286
+0%
1803 Intel Atom x7-E3950 4,286
1804 Turion II Mobile M500 4,286
+0%
1805 A6-7000 4,286
+0%
1806 Athlon II X2 260u 4,286
+0%
1807 Pentium N3700 4,285
+-0%
1808 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,285
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

3,571 Rank: 1992
Rank Name Score Visual
1988 Athlon X2 QL-62 3,578
+0.2%
1989 Celeron 807UE 3,577
+0.2%
1990 Atom N570 3,576
+0.1%
1991 Atom x7-Z8750 3,575
+0.1%
1992 Intel Atom x7-E3950 3,571
1993 E1-2100 3,571
+0%
1994 Atom x5-Z8330 3,569
-0.1%
1995 C-70 3,568
-0.1%
1996 Sempron LE-1300 3,568
-0.1%
1997 Athlon X2 QL-64 3,566
-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 Intel Atom x7-E3950 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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

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Physics & Compute

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

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Intel Atom x7-E3950 Details

Built on Intel's Goldmont microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Intel Atom x7-E3950 is a low-power processor designed for embedded applications. Released several years ago, it reflects a generation of Intel's efforts to deliver efficient, compact computing solutions for industrial and commercial environments. Despite its age, the x7-E3950 remains relevant in niche markets where power efficiency and integrated graphics are prioritized over raw performance. As of March 2026, it sits among older processors in the broader CPU landscape, but continues to serve its intended use cases well.

The x7-E3950 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.0 GHz. It is manufactured using a 14 nm process and operates within a 12 W TDP, making it ideal for fanless or low-thermal environments. The processor supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L memory at 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. It does not include an L3 cache, but has 2 MiB of L2 cache and 0.0469 MiB of L1 data cache, along with 0.0625 MiB of L1 instruction cache. The integrated HD Graphics 505 GPU runs at 500 MHz base frequency and can boost to 650 MHz, supporting up to two displays and providing basic multimedia capabilities.

In terms of supported features, the x7-E3950 includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Burst Performance Technology, and Intel’s Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instructions. It also supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, NX, and EPT, enabling efficient virtualization and security tasks. The processor supports up to four PCIe lanes and is compatible with the BGA1288 socket, which is typical for embedded and fanless systems. The lack of a locked clock multiplier allows for limited overclocking, though this is uncommon in embedded environments.

Benchmark results place the x7-E3950 with an overall score of 3857, ranking it #1988 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 3571 ranks #1992, and its multicore score of 4286 ranks #1802. Compared to peers, it performs slightly better than the Atom Z3740 and Pentium N3510 but trails behind more modern Atom variants like the x7-Z8750. While it outperforms some older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo E6850 in multicore workloads, it falls short in single-threaded performance relative to contemporary high-end CPUs. The performance gap is most pronounced when compared to top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which achieves over 9,400 points in the overall score.

Given its low TDP, integrated graphics, and embedded market focus, the Intel Atom x7-E3950 is best suited for applications such as digital signage, industrial automation, and thin client devices. It is not designed for high-performance computing or gaming, but it excels in scenarios where reliability, low power consumption, and consistent performance are key. While no longer competitive in mainstream desktop or mobile markets, it remains a viable option in specialized embedded environments where its strengths are fully utilized.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Atom x7-E3950
Family: Atom
Series: E3900
Model Number: x7-E3950
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2000 MHz
Microarchitecture: Goldmont
Core Name: Apollo
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 12 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 48.0256 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 0 MiB (No)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 505
GPU Max Frequency: 650 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AES NX EIST EPT BPT
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