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.
Intel Xeon D-1541 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
 
 

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.
8x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 6
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
 
 

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.
-- Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 9
-- Technology 7 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

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
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI 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
None TDP up 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
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.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Broadwell Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1667 Socket FP6
594 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2020
12.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB