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
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 Name Intel Core i5-4200Y
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
1 Generation 4
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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.
Yes Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.9 GHz
16 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 2x
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 1.9 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
 
 

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

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

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.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
25 W TDP down 6 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
SP4r2 Socket BGA 1168
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Haswell Y
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)