Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Xeon D-1521

Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-1521
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.58
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.20
+17.3%

Ryzen Embedded V1605B outperforms Xeon D-1521 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15191388
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.60no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon DAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency7.5326.50
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date1 November 2015 (9 years ago)21 February 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Multiplier2420
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache1 MB2 MB
L3 cache6 MB4 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size246.24 mm2209.78 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)80 °Cno data
Number of transistors3200 Million4950 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1667FP5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR3DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.124 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) ( - 1100 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B.

PCIe version2.0/3.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no data
USB revision2.0/3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports6no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN+no data
UART+no 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.

Xeon D-1521 3.58
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4.20
+17.3%

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.

Xeon D-1521 5690
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 6677
+17.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.58 4.20
Recency 1 November 2015 21 February 2018
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V1605B has a 17.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-1521 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-1521 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-1521 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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