Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs EPYC 7642

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7642
2019
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
37.01
+352%
Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.19

EPYC 7642 outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a whopping 352% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking91928
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.55no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency15.5777.51
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,775no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7642 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads9612
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Multiplier2321
L1 cache3 MB384 KB
L2 cache24 MB3 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm
Die size192 mm2156 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7642 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR4FP6
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB64 GB
Max memory channels84
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics 384SP

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516.

PCIe versionno data3.0
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.

EPYC 7642 37.01
+352%
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.

EPYC 7642 58795
+352%
Ryzen Embedded V2516 13016

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.01 8.19
Recency 7 August 2019 10 November 2020
Physical cores 48 6
Threads 96 12
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 15 Watt

EPYC 7642 has a 351.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded V2516, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 1400% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7642 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7642 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Embedded V2516, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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