AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Apple A12 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 and the Apple A12 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 8 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Apple A12 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
Snowy Owl (Zen) | Architecture | A12 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A11 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A13 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple A12 Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.49 GHz 2x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
-- | 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A12 |
GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A12 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 512 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255, while the Apple A12 Bionic supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
32 | PCIe lanes | -- |
31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Apple A12 Bionic is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
25 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A12 Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 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 | iOS |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
Apple A12 @ 1.13 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Apple A12 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone XR Apple iPhone XS Apple iPhone XS Max Apple iPad mini (5. Gen) Apple iPad Air (3. Gen) |