Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Atom x5-Z8550 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 - 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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 was released in Q1/2016. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.95 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | AMD Ryzen Embedded V (16) |
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 (4) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Cherry Trail | Architecture | Grey Hawk (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C16 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz (2.40 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is at 2.10 GHz (3.95 GHz). |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.44 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.95 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 6 |
96 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Atom x5-Z8550 can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3200, DDR4-3200 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
2 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
1.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 2 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
2 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 10 W |
-- | TDP down | 25 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 11.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 138 | Socket | FP6 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
23 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 3.95 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 3.95 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 3.95 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
Unknown | Unknown |