AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Apple A5

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I or AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I – 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 V3C18I features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7r2 socket.
The Apple A5 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Apple A series
3 Generation 5
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3000 Group Apple A5/A5X
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Name Apple A5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Apple A5 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5 is 1.0 GHz
16 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Zen 3 Cores 2x Cortex-A9
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I does not have integrated graphics.
The Apple A5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Release date Q1/2012
-- Execution units 4
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Shaders 32
-- Direct X 10
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores)
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- AVC No
-- JPEG No
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 No
-- h264 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 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 76.8 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 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR2-800
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A5 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture A5
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
-- Release price --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2011
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
FP7r2 Socket
-- Part Number APL 0498
6 nm Technology 32 nm
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes