Intel Xeon D-1541 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Intel Xeon D-1541 or Intel Xeon D-1541 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon D-1541 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1541, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1541 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1541 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1541 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.95 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.95 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
16 Threads 12
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1541 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 6
GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Generation 9
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Shaders 384
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 10 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1541 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2020
BGA 1667 Socket FP6
594 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Broadwell Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
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