CPUEmbeddedReleased 2017

Intel Atom C2516

4C/4T · 10 W

The Atom C2516 is a quad-core, quad-thread system-on-chip from the Atom C2000 (Rangeley) family, introduced in the third quarter of 2017 as a later addition to the line. Running at 1.4 GHz within a 10 W TDP, it supports dual-channel memory with ECC and integrates Intel QuickAssist Technology for encryption and compression offload, along with Gigabit or 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, SATA and USB 2.0 connectivity for network appliances and embedded systems.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Atom C2516
Segment: Embedded
Generation: Atom C2000 (Rangeley)
Codename: Rangeley
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Silvermont
Release date: 2017
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 1.40 GHz
Boost clock: —
TDP (design W): 10 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 2 MB
L3 cache: —
Technology (nm): 22 nm
22 nm

Platform

Socket: FCBGA1283
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: None
Memory type: DDR3/DDR3L-1333
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✓ Yes
PCIe: PCIe 2.0 (8 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2AES-NI
NPU: None

OS support

Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Atom C-series server and embedded processors do not appear on Microsoft's supported processor lists for Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2. Appliances built on them typically run Linux, FreeBSD-based firewall software or Windows Server, and mainstream Linux distributions support them.

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