AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 vs AMD Ryzen 3 4100

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 or AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Name AMD Ryzen 3 4100
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
1 Generation 3
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
8x Cores 4x Zen 2
16 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
42.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 65 W watts.
25 W TDP down 45 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SP4r2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2022
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 99 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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14 nm Technology 7 nm