Intel Atom x3

2021: Vulnerability to espionage

On November 15, 2021 Positive Technologies , the company reported the discovery of vulnerabilities in, processors Intel which are used in, and laptops cars other devices. The vulnerability can be used to access encrypted data, to files spy, and bypass copyright protection. The CVE-2021-0146 vulnerability enables testing or debugging modes on multiple Intel processor lines.

According to the company, this can allow an unidentified user with physical access to obtain increased privileges in the system. The problem was found in the Pentium, Celeron and Atom processors of the Apollo Lake, Gemini Lake and Gemini Lake Refresh platforms, which are used both in mobile computers and in embedded systems. The threat concerns a wide range of netbooks and a significant portion of Intel-based Internet of Things (IoT) systems - from home appliances and smart home systems to cars and medical equipment. More details here.

2016: Intel Atom x3

Energy-efficient and low-cost Intel Atom x3 processors combine Intel architecture and 3G and LTE modems to deliver faster application responsiveness, longer battery life, and modern communications capabilities.

Single-chip processors known as SoFIA. According to new Intel designations for Atom class processors, new products received a junior index of the new brand: Atom x3. In total, three models are presented: Atom x3-C3130 (SoFIA 3G), Atom x3-C3230RK (SoFIA 3G-R) and Atom x3-C3440 (SoFIA LTE).

Deliveries of the Atom x3-C3130 processor began in the spring of 2016, the remaining two models - in mid-2016.

All three solutions are designed to produce tablets, tablets and smartphones at the lowest possible price. 20 companies, including ASUS and Jolla, have announced their intention to use SoFIA-based devices.