Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs U300
Ryzen Embedded R2544
U300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2544
Performance Per Dollar U300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 U300
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.
U300
The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 versus 4.4 GHz on the U300 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the U300. The Ryzen Embedded R2544 is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 8,486 against the U300's 8,492 — a 0.1% lead for the U300. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 12 nm | Intel 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 8,486 | 8,492 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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