Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon E5-2448L
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Xeon E5-2448L
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2448L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2448L
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 E5-2448L
The Xeon E5-2448L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,774 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2448L offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2448L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2448L — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2448L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Xeon E5-2448L's 6,774 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2448L. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2448L.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+900% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,724 | 6,774 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2448L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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