AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3251

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 and the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 8 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) CPU group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7)
1 Generation 1
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8 Cores 8
16 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.50 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
3.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
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-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 512 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR4-2666
512 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
42.7 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache 4.00 MB
16.00 MB L3 Cache 16.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
32 PCIe lanes 32
31.5 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 31.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is 55 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
25 W TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
SP4r2 Socket SP4r2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2018
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
13982 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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