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 v5 Group Intel Atom C2000
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
5 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 Name Intel Atom C2550
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
 
 

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.
12.0 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
72 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2015 Release date --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 GPU name
576 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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.
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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
679 $ Release price 74 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1283
Skylake S Architecture Avoton
14 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2