AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 or AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 – 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 3351 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 3351, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen 5
1 Generation 1
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
24 Threads 12
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 6
12x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.3 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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.
105 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
60 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 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 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2017
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SP4 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 210 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

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