Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E5-1680 v3
Ryzen Embedded V2516
Xeon E5-1680 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 V2516 and Xeon E5-1680 v3
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 E5-1680 v3
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2516 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v3 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2516 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2516 scores 13,329 against the Xeon E5-1680 v3's 13,273 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2516. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.95 GHz+4% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 13,329 | 13,273 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,782 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2516) / Yes (Xeon E5-1680 v3).
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2516 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 debuted at $1723. At current prices ($300 vs $200), the Xeon E5-1680 v3 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V2516 delivers 44.4 pts/$ vs 66.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1680 v3 — making the Xeon E5-1680 v3 the 39.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-83% | $1723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $200-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4 | 66.4+50% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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