i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 10 Watt
8.19
Core i9-12900KF
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
25.87
+216%

Core i9-12900KF outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2516 by a whopping 216% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking928193
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data38.50
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedIntel Core i9
Power efficiency77.5119.59
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date10 November 2020 (4 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.95 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2132
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size156 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF 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
SocketFP6FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF. 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+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68.269 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics 384SPno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 Embedded V2516 8.19
i9-12900KF 25.87
+216%

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
i9-12900KF 41101
+216%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.19 25.87
Recency 10 November 2020 4 November 2021
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 1150% lower power consumption.

i9-12900KF, on the other hand, has a 215.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i9-12900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Core i9-12900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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