Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs Ryzen Embedded V2718
Xeon E5-2690 v3
Ryzen Embedded V2718
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2690 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2718
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+138%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 E5-2690 v3 and Ryzen Embedded V2718
Xeon E5-2690 v3
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,027 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen Embedded V2718
The Ryzen Embedded V2718 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 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: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2690 v3 scores 16,027 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.15 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+53% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+275% | 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 | 16,027+1% | 15,831 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,124 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,551 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2690 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2690 v3) vs 2 (Ryzen Embedded V2718). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2690 v3) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Xeon E5-2690 v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2690 v3) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+1100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+100% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2690 v3) / true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Xeon E5-2690 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. At current prices ($85 vs $200), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 delivers 188.6 pts/$ vs 79.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Xeon E5-2690 v3 the 81.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $250-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-57% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 188.6+138% | 79.2 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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