Ultra 5 125U vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.44
Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.54
+36.7%

Ultra 5 125U outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking896670
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedIntel Meteor Lake-U
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date10 November 2020 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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)
Threads1214
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache384 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size156 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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
SocketFP6FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Statusno dataLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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 Ultra 5 125U 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 Ultra 5 125U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
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 data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

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 8.44
Ultra 5 125U 11.54
+36.7%

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
Ultra 5 125U 17794
+36.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.44 11.54
Recency 10 November 2020 14 December 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 14

Ultra 5 125U has a 36.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 100% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads.

The Core Ultra 5 125U 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 Ultra 5 125U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core Ultra 5 125U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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