AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Apple A5

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I or AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I – 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 V3C18I features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7r2 socket.
The Apple A5 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Apple A series
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3000 Group Apple A5/A5X
3 Generation 5
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Name Apple A5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Apple A5 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5 is 1.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
16 Threads 2
8x Zen 3 Cores 2x Cortex-A9
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I does not have integrated graphics.
The Apple A5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q1/2012
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 4
-- Generation --
GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores)
-- Direct X 10
-- Shaders 32
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR2-800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
25 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A5 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
-- Release price --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
FP7r2 Socket
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number APL 0498
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
6 nm Technology 32 nm
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture A5