CPUEmbeddedReleased 2017

Intel Atom A3960

4C/4T · 2.4 GHz

Fastest model of Intel's Apollo Lake-based Atom A3900 automotive series, aimed at premium in-vehicle infotainment and digital instrument clusters. Its four cores reach 2.4 GHz and its 18-EU Gen9 graphics run at up to 750 MHz, the highest clocks in the series, within a 12.5 W TDP and an AEC-Q100 qualified package.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Atom A3960
Segment: Embedded
Generation: Atom A3900 (Apollo Lake automotive)
Codename: Apollo Lake
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Goldmont
Release date: 2017
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 1.90 GHz
Boost clock: 2.40 GHz
TDP (design W): —
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 2 MB
L3 cache: —
Technology (nm): 14 nm
Intel 14 nm

Platform

Socket: FCBGA1296
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 505 (Gen9, 18 EU)
Clock: 750 MHz
Memory type: DDR3L, LPDDR4-2400
Memory size: Up to 8 GB
ECC memory: —
PCIe: PCIe 2.0

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2
NPU: None

OS support

Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Apollo Lake processors are not included in Microsoft's Windows 11 supported-processor lists. The A3900 series is sold only to automotive customers and is mainly used with Linux-based, Android and other embedded automotive software platforms; mainline Linux supports the Apollo Lake platform.

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