Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Xeon E5-1660
Ryzen Embedded R2544
Xeon E5-1660
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2544
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1660
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E5-1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E5-1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+847%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
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 E5-1660
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 E5-1660
The Xeon E5-1660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,324 points. Launch price was $290.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1660 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1660 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1660 (base: 3.35 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-1660 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 8,486 against the Xeon E5-1660's 8,324 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2544. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E5-1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz+2% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 8,486+2% | 8,324 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1660 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E5-1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 launched at $280 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1660 debuted at $1080. At current prices ($280 vs $29), the Xeon E5-1660 is $251 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded R2544 delivers 30.3 pts/$ vs 287.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1660 — making the Xeon E5-1660 the 161.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon E5-1660 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $280-74% | $1080 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $29-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3 | 287.0+847% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2012 |
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