AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs Intel Atom C2538

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 or AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 – 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 R1600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Atom C2538 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family Intel Atom
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 Group Intel Atom C2000
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 Name Intel Atom C2538
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Atom C2538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2538 is 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C2538 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 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
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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.
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
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12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 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 C2538 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2013
Banded Kestrel (Zen) Architecture Avoton
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
FP5 Socket BGA 1283
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 104 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB