Xeon D-1520 vs Ryzen Embedded V2A46

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1520

4 / 8

4,917

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

4,999

+1.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. The Xeon D-1520 is positioned at rank #565 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Xeon D-1520

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8452%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1596%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1418%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1095%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

100%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

99%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

99%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

98%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

98%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

96%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

95%

#565

Xeon D-1520

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

97%

#574

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

97%

#576

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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.

Insight	Xeon D-1520	Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1520 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1520	Ryzen Embedded V2A46
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1520 and Ryzen Embedded V2A46

Xeon D-1520

The Xeon D-1520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,917 points. Launch price was $199.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1520 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1520 versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon D-1520 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1520 scores 4,917 against the Ryzen Embedded V2A46's 4,999 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1520 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46.

Feature	Xeon D-1520	Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	8 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	4,917	4,999+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1520 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.