Apple M2 Pro vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
8.19
Apple M2 Pro
2023
12 cores / 12 threads
13.73
+67.6%

Apple M2 Pro outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking928544
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency77.46no data
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)no data
Release date10 November 2020 (4 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.95 GHz3.5 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)36 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size156 mm2no data
Number of transistors9,800 million40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro 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 configuration1no data
SocketFP6no data
Power consumption (TDP)10 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
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 card
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AMD Radeon Graphics 384SPApple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and M2 Pro.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

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 Embedded V2516 8.19
Apple M2 Pro 13.73
+67.6%

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 Embedded V2516 13016
Apple M2 Pro 21802
+67.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.19 13.73
Recency 10 November 2020 17 January 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

Apple M2 Pro has a 67.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The M2 Pro is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Pro is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Apple M2 Pro, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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