AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V (16) Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V (16)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 (4) CPU group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 (4)
2 Generation 2
Grey Hawk (Zen 2) Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Successor AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C16

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (4.15 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.95 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
8 Cores 6
16 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.70 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
4.15 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.95 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) GPU AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir)
0.40 GHz GPU frequency 0.40 GHz
1.60 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.50 GHz
9 GPU Generation 9
7 nm Technology 7 nm
3 Max. displays 3
7 Compute units 6
448 Shader 384
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12 DirectX Version 12

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.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) GPU AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir)
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
LPDDR4X-3200, DDR4-3200 Memory LPDDR4X-3200, DDR4-3200
64 GB Max. Memory 64 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache 3.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
20 PCIe lanes 20
19.7 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
10 W TDP up 10 W
25 W TDP down 25 W
105 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is at 11.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
FP6 Socket FP6
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q4/2020 Release date Q4/2020
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 (96%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 (91%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz
1210 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 3.95 GHz
1156 (96%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz
7244 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz
6575 (91%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.60 GHz
1433 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.50 GHz
1152 (80%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
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