Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon E5-2630L v2
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Xeon E5-2630L v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630L v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2630L v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2630L v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
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 E5-2630L 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 E5-2630L v2
The Xeon E5-2630L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,640 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v2 — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Xeon E5-2630L v2's 6,640 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630L v2.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2630L v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+650% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 6,724+1% | 6,640 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2630L v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 debuted at $612. At current prices ($150 vs $149), the Xeon E5-2630L v2 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 44.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2630L v2 — making the Ryzen Embedded V1605B the 0.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Xeon E5-2630L v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $612 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $149 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 44.6 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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