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.
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.
CPU Cores:
8
Threads:
16
Cores:
8x
Core architecture:
normal
Hyperthreading:
Yes
Overclocking:
Yes
Frequency:
2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core):
3.1 GHz
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.
Memory type:
DDR4-2666
Max. Memory:
512.0 GB
Memory channels:
2
Bandwidth:
42.6 GB/s
ECC:
Yes
PCIe:
pci
AES-NI:
Yes
Thermal Management
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP):
55 W
TDP (PL2):
None
TDP up:
None
TDP down:
25 W
Tjunction max:
105 °C
Technical details
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 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 16.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
