AMD EPYC 7552 vs Intel Atom C2550

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AMD EPYC 7552 or AMD EPYC 7552 – 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 7552 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7552, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
AMD EPYC 7002 Group Intel Atom C2000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7552 Name Intel Atom C2550
AMD EPYC Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7552 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7552 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
96 Threads 4
48x Cores 4x
48 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7552 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C2550 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 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 14 W watts.
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 14 W
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Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7552 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 192.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2013
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7000 $ Release price 74 $
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Avoton
192.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SP3 Socket BGA 1283
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