AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3251

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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E AMD EPYC Embedded 3251

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E or AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 - 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 Ryzen Embedded 5900E has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E was released in Q2/2023.

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 was released in Q1/2018.
AMD Ryzen Embedded (4) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 (4) CPU group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7)
3 Generation 1
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.35 GHz (3.70 GHz). The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz).

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
12 Cores 8
24 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.35 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
3.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.10 GHz
-- 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 Ryzen Embedded 5900E Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
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 no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
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

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR4-2666
128 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
6.00 MB L2 Cache 4.00 MB
64.00 MB L3 Cache 16.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version 3.0
24 PCIe lanes 32
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 31.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is 55 W.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E has a 70.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 cache has a total of 20.00 MB.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket SP4r2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2023 Release date Q1/2018
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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 Ryzen Embedded 5900E AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E
12C 24T @ 3.35 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
13982 (100%)

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