Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Core i3-10100
Ryzen Embedded R2544
Core i3-10100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2544
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i3-10100
Ryzen Embedded R2544
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.35 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,486 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-10100
The Core i3-10100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,526 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i3-10100 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100 — a 15% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100 (base: 3.35 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-10100 uses Comet Lake-S (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 8,486 against the Core i3-10100's 8,526 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-10100. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10100.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.6 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Comet Lake-S (2020) |
| PassMark | 8,486 | 8,526 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,612 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,430 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,300 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2544) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10100). The Core i3-10100 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded R2544 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10100 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i3-10100 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 launched at $280 MSRP, while the Core i3-10100 debuted at $122. At current prices ($280 vs $146), the Core i3-10100 is $134 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded R2544 delivers 30.3 pts/$ vs 58.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-10100 — making the Core i3-10100 the 63.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $280 | $122-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $146-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3 | 58.4+93% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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