MediaTek MT8125 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3255

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8125 or MediaTek MT8125 – 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 AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 3255, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Family AMD EPYC
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT8125 Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
-- Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is 2.5 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.
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 8x
None None 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
-- Threads 16
None None 3.1 GHz
-- CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8125 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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 55 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

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 EPYC Embedded 3255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release date Q1/2018
Socket SP4r2
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Technology 14 nm