AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600U

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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 5600U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen 5
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 5600U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
24 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
12x Cores 6x
Yes Overclocking No
12 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 7
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Shaders 448
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 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.
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
60 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 5600U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SP4 Socket FP6
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
6.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2