AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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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 Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Core i 12000
1 Generation 12
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
8x Cores 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.0 GHz
16 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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, DDR5-4800
42.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 58 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
25 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 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 Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SP4r2 Socket LGA 1700
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2022
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Alder Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 97 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 10 nm