AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

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AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 or AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
2 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.96 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4x Kryo 485 Silver
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 2.42 GHz
None None 2.96 GHz
None None 3x Kryo 485 Gold
None None 1x Kryo 485 Prime
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
2.1 GHz Frequency None
8 Threads 8
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus uses the Qualcomm Adreno 640, which has 384 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2019
12 Direct X 12.0
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 640
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 384
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
8 Execution units 4
8 Generation 5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.68 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
35 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number SM8150-AC / SM8150P
2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Zen+ Architecture Kryo 485
12 nm Technology 7 nm
FP5 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB