AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 – 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 V2718 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 V2718, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.15 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
4.15 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
7 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Execution units --
Q1/2020 Release date --
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name
448 Shaders --
1.6 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 95 W watts.
10 W TDP up None
25 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
105 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 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 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
7 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2019
-- Release price 215 $
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
FP6 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Grey Hawk (Zen 2) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
7244
7244
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1210
1210