AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 vs Intel Core i5-4200Y

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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 i5-4200Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4200Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 4
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i5
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Name Intel Core i5-4200Y
 
 

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 i5-4200Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4200Y is 1.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
16 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
None None 1.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4200Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4200Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7.5
-- Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Execution units 20
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
-- Release date Q2/2013
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 No
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 16.0 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.
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 11.5 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP down 6 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 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 i5-4200Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
SP4r2 Socket BGA 1168
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Haswell Y
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2013