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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Samsung Exynos 1080 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 and the Samsung Exynos 1080 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 Samsung Exynos 1080 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 1080 (1) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Snowy Owl (Zen) | Architecture | Cortex-A78/-A78/-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Samsung Exynos 1080 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1080 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.80 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.60 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP10 |
GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP10 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Samsung Exynos 1080 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1080 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X |
512 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
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 ManagementThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 1080 is --. 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 | Samsung Exynos 1080 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 1080 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1080 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Android |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1080
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1080
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1080
ARM Mali-G78 MP10 @ 0.76 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1080
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 | Samsung Exynos 1080 |
Unknown | Unknown |