Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon D-2123IT
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 V1605B and Xeon D-2123IT
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-2123IT
The Xeon D-2123IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,689 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Xeon D-2123IT share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Xeon D-2123IT's 6,689 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 8.25 MB+313% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 6,724 | 6,689 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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