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 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
1 Generation 4
 
 

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.
12x Cores 6x
None None 3.6 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
24 Threads 12
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Execution units 7
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 448
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Technology 7 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC 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.
60 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2021
SP4 Socket FP6
6.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 7 nm