Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon E3-1275 v2
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Xeon E3-1275 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1275 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+187%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ 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 V1605B and Xeon E3-1275 v2
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 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 V1605B and Xeon E3-1275 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v2 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 v2 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Xeon E3-1275 v2's 6,644 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1275 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 6,724+1% | 6,644 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 V1605B | 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 V1605B) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275 v2). The Xeon E3-1275 v2 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics P4000), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275 v2 targets Server/Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | 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 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 debuted at $426. At current prices ($150 vs $426), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B is $276 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1275 v2 — making the Ryzen Embedded V1605B the 96.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E3-1275 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-65% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-65% | $426 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8+187% | 15.6 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2012 |
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