CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V2516vsEPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is a massive 128-core server CPU built for heavy data center workloads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a low-power 6-core chip designed for compact, always-on systems like industrial PCs and routers.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C / 12T · 15W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2516

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

8score
2.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen Embedded V2516
8
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 1150.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#322Ryzen 5 26008
#323Ryzen Embedded V25168
#324Core i3-12300T8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen Embedded V2516EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores6128
Threads12256
Base Clock2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock2.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache3 MB128 MB
L3 Cache8 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFP6SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics 384SP
Power
Base TDP15W500W
General
ArchitectureRenoirTurin
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Ryzen Embedded V2516 for heavy server workloads, but the Ryzen is the clear winner for low-power embedded systems.

Best value

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing low power consumption and adequate performance for compact systems.

When the other wins

Choose the Ryzen Embedded V2516 when building a silent, fanless home server or network appliance where heat and space are critical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V2516 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V2516 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen Embedded V2516?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 1150% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V2516 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V2516 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen Embedded V2516 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.