Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Intel Atom C2550

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Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 – 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 Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Atom C2000
5 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 Name Intel Atom C2550
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
Q1/2015 Release date --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
72 Execution units --
9 Generation --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 GPU name
12.0 Direct X --
576 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 34.1 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 64.0 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.
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 14 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 14 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
679 $ Release price 74 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1283
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Skylake S Architecture Avoton