3 100U vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
8.19
Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.12
+11.4%

Core 3 100U outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking928841
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedRaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency77.4657.50
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date10 November 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$426

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.95 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data55 MHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size156 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U 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 configuration11
SocketFP6FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68.269 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics 384SPIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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
3 100U 9.12
+11.4%

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
3 100U 14493
+11.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.19 9.12
Recency 10 November 2020 8 January 2024
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 50% more threads, and 50% lower power consumption.

3 100U, on the other hand, has a 11.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 years.

The Core 3 100U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop processor while Core 3 100U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core 3 100U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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