
Xeon E5-2675 V3 vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

Xeon E5-2675 V3

Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2675 V3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+197%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ 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 E5-2675 V3 and Ryzen Embedded V2516

Xeon E5-2675 V3
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,180 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen Embedded V2516
The Ryzen Embedded V2516 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 2.1 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): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,329 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2675 V3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — a 52.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2516 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2675 V3 scores 13,180 against the Ryzen Embedded V2516's 13,329 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2516. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.95 GHz+72% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB (total)+400% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 13,180 | 13,329+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 launched at $1800 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 debuted at $300. At current prices ($100 vs $300), the Xeon E5-2675 V3 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2675 V3 delivers 131.8 pts/$ vs 44.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — making the Xeon E5-2675 V3 the 99.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1800 | $300-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-67% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.8+197% | 44.4 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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