Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Ryzen 7 1700X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 1700X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
9.86
+20.4%
Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
8.19

Ryzen 7 1700X outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking779920
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.60no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency9.8277.51
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date2 March 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.95 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3421
L1 cache768 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache16384 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size192 mm2156 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4FP6
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTno data
AES-NI++
FMAFMA3-
AVX++
XFR+-
SenseMI+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 1700X 9.86
+20.4%
Ryzen Embedded V2516 8.19

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 1700X 15660
+20.3%
Ryzen Embedded V2516 13016

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.86 8.19
Recency 2 March 2017 10 November 2020
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 10 Watt

Ryzen 7 1700X has a 20.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded V2516, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 850% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 1700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.


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