Intel Xeon D-1543N vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

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Intel Xeon D-1543N or Intel Xeon D-1543N – 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 Xeon D-1543N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1543N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen 5
1 Generation 5
Intel Xeon D-1543N Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1543N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1543N is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
8x Cores 6x Zen 3+
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 12
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1543N does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 8
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2022
GPU name AMD Radeon RX 660M
-- Shaders 512
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 6 nm
-- GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 38.4 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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 35 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP up 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1543N is manufactured using a 14 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 5 PRO 6650H is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
697 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1667 Socket FP7
Broadwell Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
14 nm Technology 6 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2