
Xeon E-2176M vs Ryzen Embedded V2546

Xeon E-2176M

Ryzen Embedded V2546
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. The Xeon E-2176M is positioned at rank #333 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2176M | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2176M | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Xeon E-2176M and Ryzen Embedded V2546

Xeon E-2176M
The Xeon E-2176M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,848 points. Launch price was $450.

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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2176M and Ryzen Embedded V2546 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon E-2176M versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2176M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E-2176M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2176M scores 10,848 against the Ryzen Embedded V2546's 10,912 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2546. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2176M vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176M | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+11% | 3.95 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 10,848 | 10,912 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2176M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176M | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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