Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 2600X
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.79
Ryzen Embedded V2718
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
10.16
+15.6%

Ryzen Embedded V2718 outperforms Ryzen 5 2600X by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking863763
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency8.7263.83
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date13 April 2018 (6 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3617
L1 cache576 KB512 KB
L2 cache3 MB4 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm
Die size213 mm2156 mm2
Number of transistors4800 Million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718 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 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics 448SP

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 5 2600X 8.79
Ryzen Embedded V2718 10.16
+15.6%

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 5 2600X 13907
Ryzen Embedded V2718 16075
+15.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.79 10.16
Recency 13 April 2018 10 November 2020
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a 15.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 2600X in performance tests.


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