
Core i5-1334U vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

Core i5-1334U

Ryzen Embedded V2516
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1334U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1334U | Ryzen 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
| Insight | Core i5-1334U | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Core i5-1334U and Ryzen Embedded V2516

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.

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.
| Feature | Core i5-1334U | Ryzen 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 | — |
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.
| Feature | Core i5-1334U | Ryzen 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 | — |
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.
| Feature | Core i5-1334U | Ryzen 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 | — |
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