Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E-2146G

Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E-2146G Performance Spectrum

Ryzen Embedded V2516

6 / 12

13,329

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E-2146G

6 / 12

13,240

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E-2146G FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E-2146G: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen Embedded V2516

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 80W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2146G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2146G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 16 PCIe lanes.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon E-2146G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E-2146G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Xeon E-2146G

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 16 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics P630, while Ryzen Embedded V2516 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,240 vs 13,329).
❌433.3% higher power demand at 80W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V2516 better than Xeon E-2146G?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E-2146G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the better buy right now. Ryzen Embedded V2516 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon E-2146G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (44.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Embedded V2516 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E-2146G Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen Embedded V2516

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,329 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2146G

The Xeon E-2146G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,240 points. Launch price was $317.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Xeon E-2146G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2146G — a 13% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2146G (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2146G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2516 scores 13,329 against the Xeon E-2146G's 13,240 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2516. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2146G.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2516	Xeon E-2146G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.95 GHz	4.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,329	13,240
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,557
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,385

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2146G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2516	Xeon E-2146G
Socket	FP6	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2516) / Yes (Xeon E-2146G). The Xeon E-2146G includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 requires a dedicated GPU.