AMD EPYC 7232P vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3255

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AMD EPYC 7232P or AMD EPYC 7232P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 7232P features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7232P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
AMD EPYC 7232P Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
2 Generation 1
AMD EPYC Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7002 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7232P has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7232P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8 CPU Cores 8
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
8x Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7232P does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
8 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7232P is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2018
SP3 Socket SP4r2
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32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet