AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 CPU1 vs CPU2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 8 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013.
AMD EPYC (129) Family Qualcomm Snapdragon (104)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) CPU group Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/801 (2)
1 Generation 2
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Krait 400
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 clocks with 2.45 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
1.50 GHz Frequency 2.45 GHz
3.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
-- AI hardware Qualcomm AI engine
-- AI specifications Hexagon QDSP6 V5
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (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.

no iGPU GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330
GPU frequency 0.60 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.60 GHz
-- GPU Generation 3
Technology 28 nm
Max. displays 0
-- Compute units --
-- Shader 32
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
DDR4-2133 Memory LPDDR3-1866
Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
34.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 14.9 GB/s
Yes ECC No
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
16.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version --
32 PCIe lanes --
31.5 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 has a TDP of 30 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
95 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv7-A (32 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions --
SP4r2 Socket --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2013
-- Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz
159 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz
501 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
8566 (100%)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
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