Intel Core i5-6300U vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3101

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Intel Core i5-6300U or Intel Core i5-6300U – 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 Core i5-6300U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-6300U Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 does not have integrated graphics.
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
Q3/2015 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name
192 Shaders --
0.35 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 VP9 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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 35 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
7.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6300U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
281 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket SP4r2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake U Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
 
 

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