Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Xeon W-2223
Ryzen Embedded R2544
Xeon W-2223
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2544
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2223
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon W-2223 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($280) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($330) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon W-2223 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($280) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($330) |
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 W-2223
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 W-2223
The Xeon W-2223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,593 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Xeon W-2223 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 W-2223 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2223 (base: 3.35 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2544 is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 8,486 against the Xeon W-2223's 8,593 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W-2223. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon W-2223 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.6 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8.25 MB+106% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 8,486 | 8,593+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2223 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon W-2223 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R2544 launched at $280 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2223 debuted at $294. At current prices ($280 vs $330), the Ryzen Embedded R2544 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded R2544 delivers 30.3 pts/$ vs 26.0 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2223 — making the Ryzen Embedded R2544 the 15.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2544 | Xeon W-2223 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $280-5% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-15% | $330 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3+17% | 26.0 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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