AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6550

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 or AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 – 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 3451 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 3451, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6550, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6550
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
1 Generation 1
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 is 2.14 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 Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6550 is 2.33 GHz
16 CPU Cores 2
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
16x Cores 2x
32 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.14 GHz Frequency 2.33 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
85.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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.
80 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 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 Intel Core2 Duo E6550 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SP4 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
8.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2007
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Conroe (Core)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x
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14 nm Technology 65 nm