Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Xeon E3-1585 v5
Ryzen Embedded R2544
Xeon E3-1585 v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2544
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585 v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E3-1585 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E3-1585 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 R2544 and Xeon E3-1585 v5
Ryzen Embedded R2544
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 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 3.35 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,486 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1585 v5
The Xeon E3-1585 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) 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 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 8,408 points. Launch price was $556.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Xeon E3-1585 v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585 v5 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1585 v5 (base: 3.35 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1585 v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 8,486 against the Xeon E3-1585 v5's 8,408 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2544. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585 v5.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E3-1585 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 8,486 | 8,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1585 v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E3-1585 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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