i5-2550K vs Ryzen Embedded V1404I
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Embedded V1404I outperforms Core i5-2550K by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1762 | 2025 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.46 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Embedded | no data |
| Power efficiency | 9.65 | 1.07 |
| Designer | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| Release date | no data | January 2012 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $189 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K: number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| Multiplier | 20 | no data |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | no data | 216 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 73 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1160 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | FCLGA1155,LGA1155 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Flex Memory Access | no data | + |
| FDI | no data | - |
| Fast Memory Access | no data | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Identity Protection | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | no data |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V1404I and Core i5-2550K.
| PCIe version | no data | 2.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.43 | 2.42 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 95 Watt |
Ryzen Embedded V1404I has a 42% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 129% more advanced lithography process, and 533% lower power consumption.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i5-2550K in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Embedded V1404I is a notebook processor while Core i5-2550K is a desktop one.
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