Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Intel Atom C2550

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Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 – 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 E3-1545M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom C2550 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 C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 Name Intel Atom C2550
5 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Atom C2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
Q1/2015 Release date --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 GPU name
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
12.0 Direct X --
9 Generation --
72 Execution units --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
576 Shaders --
 
 

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.
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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 34.1 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 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.
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 14 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 14 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2013
679 $ Release price 74 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1283
Skylake S Architecture Avoton
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
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