AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B vs Intel Core i7-3520M

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B or AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B – 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 V1500B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3520M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3520M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B Name Intel Core i7-3520M
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i7-3520M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3520M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
8 Threads 4
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3520M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3520M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.25 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- 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 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 16 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 35 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
16 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B is manufactured using a 14 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 i7-3520M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Great Horned Owl (Zen) Architecture Ivy Bridge H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
FP5 Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 346 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB