AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Intel Core i7-6950X
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Intel Core i7-6950X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 3.95 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 4x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 140 Watt
| Launch date | 10 Nov 2020 vs 10 March 2016 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.95 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 14 nm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 320 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) vs 2.5 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 140 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6950X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
- 8 more threads: 20 vs 12
- 3.1x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 46% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2349 vs 1609
- Around 83% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 17651 vs 9656
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 10 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 20 vs 12 |
| L3 cache | 25 MB vs 8 MB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2349 vs 1609 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 17651 vs 9656 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6950X
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| Name | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Intel Core i7-6950X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1609 | 2349 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9656 | 17651 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 977 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9071 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6073 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 10.499 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 103.335 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.263 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.312 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.075 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Intel Core i7-6950X | |
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Essentials |
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| Launch date | 10 Nov 2020 | 10 March 2016 |
| Place in performance rating | 1467 | 1452 |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell E | |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,723 | |
| Price now | $1,575.99 | |
| Processor Number | i7-6950X | |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 3.73 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 3 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Die size | 156 mm² | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 320 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 25 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.95 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 10 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 20 |
| Transistor count | 9,800 million | 3200 Million |
| Unlocked | ||
| 64 bit support | ||
| Front-side bus (FSB) | 9.6 GT / s / QPI | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4 2400/2133 |
| Max memory channels | 4 | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP | 54 Watt | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FP6 | FCLGA2011-3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 140 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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| PCIe configurations | Gen 3, 20 Lanes, (CPU only) | |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Graphics |
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| Processor graphics | None | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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