Intel Atom C2538 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B

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Intel Atom C2538 or Intel Atom C2538 – 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 Intel Atom C2538 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Atom C2000 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom C2538 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2538 is 2.4 GHz
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B is 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2538 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 25.6 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 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 16 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 16 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2538 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2018
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1283 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Avoton Architecture Great Horned Owl (Zen)