AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a remarkably consistent picture across all six Cinebench tests: the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 wins every single benchmark, but by margins so narrow that they are effectively negligible in real-world use. The largest advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where Intel leads by 1% (99 versus 98 points). Every other test shows a lead between 0.7% and 0.9%.

In multi-core workloads, the pattern holds. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives the Intel part 707 points against 701 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B, a 0.9% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 2946 versus 2921, again a 0.9% edge. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows slightly to 0.8%, with scores of 7015 and 6957. These are differences that fall within run-to-run variance for most testing environments.

Single-core results tell the same story. Cinebench R15 single-core: 99 versus 98, a 1% win for Intel. Cinebench R20 single-core: 415 versus 412, a 0.7% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core: 990 versus 982, a 0.8% margin. The Intel chip wins all six head-to-head comparisons, but no test shows more than a 1% difference.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit at the 45th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 2029, while the AMD part averages 2012. That is a 17-point gap, roughly 0.8%, which aligns with the individual test margins. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 at a 0% delta and the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 at -0.1%, meaning the E3-1260L v5 is effectively tied with those higher-tier Xeon parts. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 at -0.1%, with the Intel Core i5-8300H trailing by 0.3%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 wins every benchmark in this comparison, so the use-case split is not about performance dominance. Instead, the data suggests choosing based on platform features and ecosystem fit.

For workloads that rely purely on Cinebench-style rendering performance, the Intel chip is nominally ahead, but the 0.7% to 1% margins mean neither processor will feel faster in practice. A user upgrading from an older system would not notice a difference between 7015 and 6957 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B brings one significant feature that the Intel chip lacks: integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. This makes the AMD part suitable for systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 has no integrated graphics listed in the database, so it requires a separate graphics card.

The Intel chip supports ECC memory, which is a critical feature for server and workstation reliability. The AMD part does not support ECC. The Intel chip also supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. Memory bandwidth is listed at 34.1 GB/s for the Intel chip, while the AMD part has no bandwidth figure recorded.

The production status differs: the Intel Xeon is end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded remains active. For new system designs, the AMD part has the advantage of being a current product. The Intel chip was released in October 2015, the AMD part in February 2018, so the AMD platform is newer by roughly two and a half years.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses the Skylake architecture on a 14 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses the Zen architecture, also on a 14 nm process, but fabricated by GlobalFoundries. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The Intel die packs 1,750 million transistors into a 122 mm² die. The AMD die contains 4,950 million transistors across a 210 mm² area. The larger transistor count on the AMD side reflects the integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, which take up significant silicon area.

Cache layouts are notably different. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 2 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has four times the L3 capacity, which can help in workloads with repeated data access patterns. The AMD part compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Clock speeds favor the AMD chip on paper. The Ryzen Embedded V1807B has a base clock of 3.35 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Intel part boosts slightly higher, but the AMD part has a significantly higher base clock. Both are locked multipliers, so no overclocking is available.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1151, AMD uses Socket FP5. The Intel chip targets the server/workstation market segment, while the AMD part is classified as desktop. The AMD chip includes the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated GPU, a feature absent from the Intel Xeon. The Intel chip offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part has no PCIe information recorded.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: these two processors are performance twins. Across six Cinebench tests, the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 wins all six, but never by more than 1%. The average benchmark scores (2029 versus 2012) confirm that the overall performance delta is under 1%. In real applications, this difference is imperceptible.

Choose the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 if you need ECC memory support, which the database confirms for the Intel part but not for the AMD part. The Intel chip also supports both DDR3 and DDR4, offering memory flexibility. The higher boost clock (3.90 GHz versus 3.80 GHz) gives it a slight edge in single-threaded tasks, as the benchmark results show.

Choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B if you need integrated graphics. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is a substantial feature for embedded or compact systems where a discrete GPU is impractical. The AMD part is also an active product, while the Intel Xeon is end-of-life. The higher base clock (3.35 GHz versus 2.90 GHz) may help in sustained workloads that do not trigger boost behavior.

For a new build, the AMD part has practical advantages: it is still in production, includes graphics, and offers performance within 1% of the Intel alternative. For a server or workstation where ECC memory is non-negotiable, the Intel Xeon is the only option between these two. Neither processor is unlocked, so overclocking is not a consideration.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 scores 7015, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B scores 6957. Intel leads by 0.8%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory support as false for the AMD part. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 supports ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does the AMD part include?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: How do the base clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has a base clock of 3.35 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5's 2.90 GHz. However, the Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 3.90 GHz versus 3.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has only 2 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has four times the L3 capacity.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 is end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is listed as an active product.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B |

|----------------|------------------------|---------------------------|

| Architecture | Skylake | Zen |

| Process Node | 14 nm (Intel foundry) | 14 nm (GlobalFoundries) |

| Transistors | 1,750 million | 4,950 million |

| Die Size | 122 mm² | 210 mm² |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.35 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.90 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 2 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR3, DDR4 | DDR4 only |

| Memory Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon RX Vega 11 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | October 2015 | February 2018 |

| Launch MSRP | $294 | Not recorded |