AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Intel Core i7-6560U

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 – 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 V2748 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 V2748, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6560U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6560U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 Name Intel Core i7-6560U
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Group Intel Core i 6000U
2 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.25 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-6560U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6560U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
8x Cores 2x
None None 2.6 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 4
4.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 Intel Core i7-6560U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6560U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q1/2020 Release date Q3/2015
7 Execution units 48
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
448 Shaders 384
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
1.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9
7 nm Technology 14 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 No
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) No
 
 

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 32.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
35 W TDP down 9.5 W
54 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 Intel Core i7-6560U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2015
FP6 Socket BGA 1356
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Grey Hawk (Zen 2) Architecture Skylake U
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm