Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Xeon Bronze 3206R
Ryzen Embedded V2546
Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) |
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 V2546 and Xeon Bronze 3206R
Ryzen Embedded V2546
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 3 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Bronze 3206R
The Xeon Bronze 3206R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,797 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3206R offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3206R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R — a 70.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2546 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 10,912 against the Xeon Bronze 3206R's 10,797 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2546. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.95 GHz+108% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 11 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 10,912+1% | 10,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3206R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2546) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon Bronze 3206R debuted at $306.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-2% | $306 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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