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
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.
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