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Ryzen Embedded R2514
Xeon E3-1275 v2
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
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1275 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
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 R2514 and Xeon E3-1275 v2
Ryzen Embedded R2514
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 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 2.1 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,731 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1275 v2
The Xeon E3-1275 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,644 points. Launch price was $808.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R2514 and Xeon E3-1275 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2514 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v2 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 v2 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 6,731 against the Xeon E3-1275 v2's 6,644 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2514. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1275 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 6,731+1% | 6,644 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32.77 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2514) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275 v2). The Xeon E3-1275 v2 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics P4000), while the Ryzen Embedded R2514 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275 v2 targets Server/Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics P4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server/Workstation |
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