Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon E5-2623 v3
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Xeon E5-2623 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2623 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+197%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E5-2623 v3
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 E5-2623 v3
The Xeon E5-2623 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,652 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Xeon E5-2623 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v3 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Xeon E5-2623 v3's 6,652 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2623 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+400% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,724+1% | 6,652 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 899 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,683 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1605B) / Yes (Xeon E5-2623 v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2623 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2623 v3 debuted at $444. At current prices ($150 vs $50), the Xeon E5-2623 v3 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 133.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2623 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2623 v3 the 99.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2623 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-66% | $444 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 133.0+197% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
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