Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Xeon E5520

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5520
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.59
Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
8.19
+415%

Ryzen Embedded V2516 outperforms Xeon E5520 by a whopping 415% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2109928
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.58no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency1.8877.46
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$19no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5520 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed2.26 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz3.95 GHz
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm
Die size263 mm2156 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5520 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366FP6
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size144 GB64 GB
Max memory channels34
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics 384SP

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Xeon E5520 1.59
Ryzen Embedded V2516 8.19
+415%

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.

Xeon E5520 2533
Ryzen Embedded V2516 13016
+414%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.59 8.19
Recency 30 March 2009 10 November 2020
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 10 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a 415.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5520 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5520 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5520 and Ryzen Embedded V2516, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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