AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Intel Core i7-12700

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AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 or AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 – 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 R2544 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 R2544, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Name Intel Core i7-12700
AMD Ryzen Embedded R Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is 3.35 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.9 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.35 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 20
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 12
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 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 Intel Core i7-12700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2021
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 256
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
8 Execution units 32
8 Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
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 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
54 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 180 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 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 Intel Core i7-12700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Zen+ Architecture Alder Lake S
12 nm Technology 10 nm
FP5 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 339 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

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