AMD EPYC 7251 | Intel Core m3-6Y30 | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7251 or Intel Core m3-6Y30 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7251 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7251 was released in Q3/2017. The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-6Y30 was released in Q3/2015. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Intel Core M 6 (4) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Skylake Y |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 2.10 GHz (2.90 GHz) while the Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is at 0.90 GHz (2.20 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 0.90 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.20 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD EPYC 7251 or Intel Core m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7251 can use up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 153.6 GB/s. The Intel Core m3-6Y30 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.8 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
153.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 10 |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 9.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 120 W, while the Intel Core m3-6Y30 has a TDP of 4.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7251 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 32.00 MB cache. The Intel Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
SP3 | Socket | BGA 1515 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
450 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
Intel HD Graphics 515 @ 0.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
Unknown | Unknown |