AMD EPYC 7281 | Intel Celeron 3955U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7281 and the Intel Celeron 3955U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7281 16 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Celeron 3955U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Celeron (165) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Intel Celeron 3000 (10) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7281 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Celeron 3955U clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 3955U |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 510 |
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 |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7281, while the Intel Celeron 3955U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 3955U |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
170.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7281 has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron 3955U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 3955U |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7281 has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron 3955U is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 3955U |
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 |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
625 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Intel Celeron 3955U |
Unknown | Unknown |