Core i5-1334U
VS
Ryzen Embedded V2516

Core i5-1334U vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

Intel

Core i5-1334U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2516

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.95 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1334U

#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
112%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
108%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
107%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
103%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
100%
#177
Core i5-1334U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
99%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
98%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
95%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
87%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2516

#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
111%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
110%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
106%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
106%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
106%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
105%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
104%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
104%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
101%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
101%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
101%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
101%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
101%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
101%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
100%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
100%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
99%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
99%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
98%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
97%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
97%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
97%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
96%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
93%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
93%
#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
88%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
88%
#373
Core i7-9700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $276
87%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
84%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1334U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-1334URyzen Embedded V2516
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-1334URyzen Embedded V2516
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Core i5-1334U and Ryzen Embedded V2516

Intel

Core i5-1334U

The Core i5-1334U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,265 points. Launch price was $340.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2516

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,329 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1334U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1334U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1334U versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — a 15.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1334U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-1334U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1334U scores 13,265 against the Ryzen Embedded V2516's 13,329 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2516. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1334U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen Embedded V2516
Cores / Threads
10 / 12+67%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+16%
3.95 GHz
Base Clock
1.3 GHz
2.1 GHz+62%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)+50%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512K (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
13,265
13,329
Geekbench 6 Single
2,390
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1334U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen Embedded V2516
Socket
FCBGA1744
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1334U) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2516). The Core i5-1334U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1334U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1334U rivals Ryzen 5 7520U.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen Embedded V2516
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop