Xeon W3550 vs Ryzen Embedded R1600
Xeon W3550
Ryzen Embedded R1600
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 W3550 is positioned at rank #837 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 W3550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3550 and Ryzen Embedded R1600
Xeon W3550
The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.
Ryzen Embedded R1600
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1600. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+7% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+18% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,251 | 3,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3550 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 debuted at $0. At current prices ($30 vs $0), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $30 cheaper.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.4 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2020 |
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