AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 – 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 V2546 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family AMD Ryzen 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 Name AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
2 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.95 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
6x Cores 8x
None None 4.4 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
3.95 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2020
6 Execution units 8
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 512
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
1.5 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 9
7 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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.
54 W TDP down None
35 W TDP up 90 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2021
FP6 Socket FP6
3.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Grey Hawk (Zen 2) Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7 nm Technology 7 nm