AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G vs Intel Atom S1240

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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G or AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G – 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 Ryzen Embedded R1505G features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Atom S1240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G Name Intel Atom S1240
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 Group Intel Atom S1000
1 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Atom S1240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1240 is 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom S1240 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2018 Release date --
3 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics GPU name
1.0 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
8 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 6.1 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6.1 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom S1240 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2012
FP5 Socket BGA 1283
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Banded Kestrel (Zen) Architecture Centerton
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x
-- Release price 39 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm