Ryzen Embedded V2A46
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Xeon E3-1235L v5

Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs Xeon E3-1235L v5

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2A46

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2023
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Intel

Xeon E3-1235L v5

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1235L v5

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
8290%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1565%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1391%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1074%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
99%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
99%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
99%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
99%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
98%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
98%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
98%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
98%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
97%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
97%
#345
EPYC 9274F
MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490
96%
#346
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389
96%
#555
Xeon E3-1235L v5
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2A46Xeon E3-1235L v5
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1235L v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2A46Xeon E3-1235L v5
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 V2A46 and Xeon E3-1235L v5

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2A46

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 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 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,999 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Xeon E3-1235L v5

The Xeon E3-1235L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,013 points. Launch price was $250.

Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1235L v5 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 scores 4,999 against the Xeon E3-1235L v5's 5,013 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1235L v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2A46Xeon E3-1235L v5
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz+7%
3 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+50%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark
4,999
5,013
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2A46Xeon E3-1235L v5
Socket
FP6
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0