Intel Pentium D1517 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3201

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Intel Pentium D1517 or Intel Pentium D1517 – 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 Pentium D1517 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium D1517, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 features 8 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 EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Intel Pentium D Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
5 Generation 1
Intel Pentium D1517 Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium D1517 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D1517 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 8x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium D1517 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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-- Generation --
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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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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-- JPEG --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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 Memory type DDR4-2133
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 30 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 30 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium D1517 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 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
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Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2018
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0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
AM1 Socket SP4r2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Broadwell Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)