AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B and the Apple M3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 4 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Apple M3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V (16) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 (7) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Great Horned Owl (Zen) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
-- | Successor | Apple M4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
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 | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 M3 (10 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, while the Apple M3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B has a TDP of 16 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
16 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple M3 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
14 nm | Technology | 3 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 | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
FP5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B | Apple M3 |
Synology DiskStation DS1621+ Synology DiskStation DS1821+ QNAP Turbo Station TS-673A |
Apple iMac 24 (2023) |