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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7002 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
AMD EPYC Family AMD EPYC
2 Generation 1
AMD EPYC 7232P Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
 
 

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.
No Overclocking Yes
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 16
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 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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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 25 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

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.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SP3 Socket SP4r2
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
7 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2