AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B and the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 are both 45-watt, 4-core, 8-thread processors, but the benchmark data shows a clear, consistent edge for the AMD part across every recorded test. The V1807B wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are narrow, ranging from 1.0% to 1.2%. The average benchmark score reinforces this: the AMD chip scores 2012, placing it in the 45th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Xeon scores 1989, putting it in the 44th percentile. This is not a generational gap, but a measurable, repeatable performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen Embedded part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B. In Cinebench R15, the AMD part scores 701 in multi-core versus 693 for the Intel Xeon, a 1.2% lead. In single-core R15, the AMD scores 98 versus 97, a 1% advantage. The pattern holds in newer tests: Cinebench R20 multi-core shows the AMD at 2921 against the Intel's 2888, a 1.1% delta, and single-core R20 has the AMD at 412 versus 407, a 1.2% lead. The most demanding test, Cinebench R23, shows the AMD at 6957 multi-core and 982 single-core, versus 6878 and 971 for the Intel, both resulting in 1.1% advantages.

These margins are tight, but they are consistent across every workload. The AMD part never loses a single benchmark. The largest single victory is a 1.2% delta, seen in both Cinebench R15 multi-core and Cinebench R20 single-core. Even the smallest margin, a 1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core, favors the AMD. When looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 (average score 2015, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-8300H (average score 2005, delta 0.3%). The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5, meanwhile, is closest to the Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4 (average score 1991, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (average score 1992, delta -0.1%). The overall picture is that these two chips are close competitors, but the AMD part is consistently the faster one.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is built on the Zen architecture, using a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 is based on the Skylake-H architecture, also on a 14 nm node, but from Intel's own foundry. It has 2,300 million transistors on a smaller 171 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a shared 2 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has smaller per-core caches at 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2, but it compensates with a much larger shared 8 MB L3 cache. This is a substantial difference: the Intel has four times the L3 cache of the AMD. Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports only DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Intel Xeon supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s for the Intel part.

The integrated graphics are a major point of differentiation. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 has Iris Pro Graphics P580. Both are capable of driving displays, but they are different implementations. The AMD chip is classified as a Desktop segment part, while the Intel is a Server/Workstation part. The AMD uses an AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel uses an Intel BGA 1440 socket. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 3.35 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, compared to the Intel's 3.00 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins every benchmark in the database. This means it holds the advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 comes out ahead. The AMD part leads by 1.2% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 1% in R15 single-core, 1.1% in R20 multi-core, 1.2% in R20 single-core, 1.1% in R23 multi-core, and 1.1% in R23 single-core. Therefore, for any application that relies on Cinebench-style rendering performance, the AMD part is the better choice.

The Intel Xeon does have a notable specification advantage: ECC memory support. The database confirms that the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B does not. This makes the Intel part the only option for systems that require error-correcting memory for data integrity in server or workstation environments. Additionally, the Intel part has a larger 8 MB L3 cache, which could theoretically help in cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark results do not reflect a win in the tested scenarios. The Intel part also supports both DDR3 and DDR4, offering more flexibility in memory selection. The Intel part is listed as End-of-life production status, while the AMD part is Active, suggesting the AMD has a longer availability horizon.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the faster processor. It wins all six Cinebench tests with margins between 1.0% and 1.2%. Its average benchmark score of 2012 is higher than the Intel Xeon's 1989, and it sits in a higher percentile at 45 versus 44. For users who prioritize raw CPU performance in rendering or compute tasks, the AMD part is the clear pick from this data.

The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5, however, holds a distinct feature advantage. It is the only one of the two that supports ECC memory, a critical requirement for many server and workstation deployments where data corruption is unacceptable. It also offers a larger 8 MB L3 cache and support for both DDR3 and DDR4 memory. The Intel's launch MSRP was $445. The AMD part has a higher boost clock at 3.80 GHz and a higher base clock at 3.35 GHz, which likely contributes to its benchmark wins. The AMD part is also currently Active in production, whereas the Intel part is End-of-life. Therefore, the choice comes down to performance versus feature set: the AMD wins on speed, while the Intel wins on ECC memory support and memory flexibility.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B scores 6957 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 scores 6878, giving the AMD a 1.1% lead.

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

A: No, the database shows ECC memory support is false for the AMD part. The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has an average benchmark score of 2012, while the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 has an average score of 1989.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 has a shared 8 MB L3 cache, which is larger than the 2 MB shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, and the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: Is the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 still in production?

A: No, the database lists the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 as End-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is listed as Active.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Zen | Skylake |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,950 million | 2,300 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 171 mm² |

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

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |

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

| ECC Memory | false | true |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Iris Pro Graphics P580 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

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

| Release Date | 2018-02-20 | 2016-05-30 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $445 |

| Part Number | Not recorded | SR2R9 |