AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs Intel Xeon D-1527

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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 Xeon D-1527 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1527, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 Name Intel Xeon D-1527
AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family Intel Xeon D
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

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 Xeon D-1527 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1527 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1527 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI 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 35 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
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25 W TDP up 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 Xeon D-1527 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2015
1.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 228 $
FP5 Socket BGA 1667
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Banded Kestrel (Zen) Architecture Broadwell
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm