Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs Xeon L5609
Ryzen Embedded R1600
Xeon L5609
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
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 R1600 and Xeon L5609
Ryzen Embedded R1600
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon L5609 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5609 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 versus 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 — a 50% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R1600 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon L5609 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1600 scores 3,276 against the Xeon L5609's 3,298 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon L5609. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5609.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+67% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+40% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,276 | 3,298 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L5609 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon L5609 debuted at $229. At current prices ($0 vs $229), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $229 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $229 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 14.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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