Xeon E5-2695 v2 vs Ryzen Embedded V2516
Xeon E5-2695 v2
Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2695 v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2516
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2695 v2 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2695 v2 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2695 v2 and Ryzen Embedded V2516
Xeon E5-2695 v2
The Xeon E5-2695 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,380 points. Launch price was $1,950.
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 E5-2695 v2 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v2 versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — a 21% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2516 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v2 scores 13,380 against the Ryzen Embedded V2516's 13,329 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v2. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2695 v2 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.95 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+275% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 13,380 | 13,329 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2695 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2695 v2 | Ryzen Embedded V2516 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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