Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs Xeon X5672
Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Xeon X5672
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
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 V2A46 and Xeon X5672
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.
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon X5672 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 scores 4,999 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X5672. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,999 | 5,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2A46) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon X5672 debuted at $300. At current prices ($0 vs $44), the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is $44 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $44 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 114.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2011 |
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