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
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
Intel Xeon D-1541 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
8 CPU Cores 6
16 Threads 12
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.95 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
8x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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.
-- Generation 9
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
-- Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
-- Technology 7 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- 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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 up 10 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 25 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.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2020
Broadwell Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1667 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
594 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
12.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB