EPYC 9255 vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
7.56
EPYC 9255
2024
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
42.89
+467%

EPYC 9255 outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a whopping 467% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking105660
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.00
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency32.069.09
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Turin (2024)
Release date10 November 2020 (4 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,495

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1248
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.25 GHz
Boost clock speed3.95 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size156 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors9,800 million33,260 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255 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 configuration12
SocketFP6SP5
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth68.269 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics 384SPN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and EPYC 9255.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes20128

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.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 7.56
EPYC 9255 42.89
+467%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 13329
EPYC 9255 75669
+468%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.56 42.89
Recency 10 November 2020 10 October 2024
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 1900% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9255, on the other hand, has a 467.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD EPYC 9255 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9255 is a server/workstation one.

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