AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs AMD A8-5500B

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AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 or AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 – 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 R2544 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The AMD A8-5500B features 4 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 AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-5500B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Name AMD A8-5500B
AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family AMD A
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Group AMD A8-5000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is 3.35 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD A8-5500B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5500B is 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.35 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-5500B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-5500B uses the AMD Radeon HD 7560D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
8 Execution units 4
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
8 Generation 4
12 Direct X 11
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2012
14 nm Technology 32 nm
512 Shaders 256
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7560D
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP down None
54 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is manufactured using a 12 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 AMD A8-5500B is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FP5 Socket FM2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Chiplet Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Zen+ Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4