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Ryzen Embedded V2516

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 2.1 GHz on FP6.

2.4 · 12 votes

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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
2.1 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
15W
Socket
FP6

Performance breakdown

Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core25
Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score8
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)2.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Renoir
Process node
7 nm
Socket
FP6
Release year
2020
Total cores
6
Threads
12
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.1 GHz
Boost clock
2.1 GHz
Multiplier
21
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
3 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-3200
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
4
Max bandwidth
68.269 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
15W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its low power draw and decent multi-core grunt for a small server or router. The main complaint is it runs warm even at idle, needing a solid cooler.

Pros
  • Sips power, stays whisper quiet
  • Handles everyday tasks without fuss
  • Fits tiny, fanless builds easily
  • Four cores handle light workloads fine
Cons
  • Not great for heavy workloads
  • Integrated graphics only for basic display
  • Limited motherboard and upgrade options
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Embedded V2516

An efficient, low-power Renoir-based embedded APU for compact systems, notable for strong integrated graphics relative to its modest TDP.

Get it if you need a low-power CPU for a compact, fanless system like a silent home server or industrial controller. Skip it if you want gaming or heavy multitasking performance—a standard desktop chip will be faster and cheaper.

Buy it if…

  • You want a quiet, always-on home server that sips power.
  • You are building a compact industrial PC for light automation.
  • You need a small office PC that runs cool without a fan.
2.4

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