AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Intel Atom P5342 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Intel Atom P5342 occupy very different positions in the embedded processor landscape, yet their benchmark scores land surprisingly close together. The AMD part, built on the Zen 2 architecture, brings six cores with simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Atom P5342 offers sixteen physical cores without hyperthreading. Across six Cinebench tests, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 wins every single matchup, but the margins are consistently narrow, ranging from 1.8% to 1.9%. This suggests that the two processors are trading blows in ways that the headline specifications do not fully explain, and the data invites a closer look at what each design prioritizes.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark results show a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516, with six wins out of six head-to-head comparisons. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 1141 against Intel's 1121, a 1.8% advantage. The single-core test in R15 shows the AMD ahead at 161 versus 158, a 1.9% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part posts 4758 in multicore and 671 in single-core, while the Intel Atom P5342 manages 4671 and 659 respectively. The Cinebench R23 results follow the same pattern, with the AMD scoring 11329 multicore and 1599 single-core, against Intel's 11122 and 1570.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 wins every category, but the margins are so tight that neither chip can be called dominant in a specific workload type. The multicore deltas sit at 1.8% or 1.9% across all three Cinebench versions, and the single-core deltas are nearly identical. This means the use-case split is not about one chip crushing the other in a particular test; rather, it is about the overall package and feature set. The Intel Atom P5342, with its sixteen cores, might be expected to win multicore heavily, but the data shows otherwise, likely due to the lower per-core efficiency of the Tremont architecture compared to Zen 2. The AMD chip wins because its six Zen 2 cores with twelve threads deliver comparable or better throughput while drawing far less power, as indicated by the 10 W TDP versus Intel's 71 W TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel Atom P5342, in contrast, uses the Tremont architecture, codenamed Snow Ridge, on Intel's 10 nm process. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip has six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.95 GHz. The Intel chip has sixteen cores and sixteen threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and no boost clock listed. This means the AMD processor relies on simultaneous multithreading to extract more work from each core, while the Intel processor uses raw core count with no hyperthreading. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 4.5 MB of L2 per module. The AMD chip includes 8 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Intel chip has no L3 cache recorded.

Memory support is another point of difference. Both support DDR4 and use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip has a higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s compared to Intel's 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which is crucial for embedded and server workloads. PCIe lanes also differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel chip providing Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 384 shader processors, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics at all. The sockets are different as well, with the AMD using AMD Socket FP6 and the Intel using Intel BGA 2106. The release dates are nearly two years apart, with the AMD chip launched in November 2020 and the Intel chip in June 2022.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 scoring 1141 against the Intel Atom P5342's 1121, a 1.8% difference. This is the narrowest margin in the entire set, and it is notable because the Intel chip has nearly three times the core count. The single-core R15 result gives the AMD a 1.9% edge, with 161 points versus 158. The Cinebench R20 multicore test shows the AMD at 4758 and the Intel at 4671, again a 1.9% gap. The single-core R20 result has the AMD at 671 and the Intel at 659, a 1.8% difference.

The Cinebench R23 multicore test is the most demanding of the set, and the AMD scores 11329 while the Intel scores 11122, a 1.9% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows the AMD at 1599 against Intel's 1570, a 1.8% gap. Across all six tests, the deltas are remarkably consistent, hovering between 1.8% and 1.9%. This consistency suggests that the performance difference is not workload-dependent but rather reflects a fundamental architectural efficiency gap. The AMD chip wins every test despite having fewer cores, which indicates that its Zen 2 cores are significantly more efficient per thread than the Tremont cores in the Intel part. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 3277, while the Intel chip averages 3217, a difference of about 60 points. Both chips sit at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they are directly comparable in overall standing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Atom P5342 has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 cores. However, the AMD chip has 12 threads due to simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip has 16 threads with no hyperthreading.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 win every benchmark against the Intel Atom P5342?

A: Yes, the AMD chip wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with deltas ranging from 1.8% to 1.9% in both single-core and multicore workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Atom P5342 has a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR4 memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 includes Radeon Graphics with 384 shader processors. The Intel Atom P5342 has no integrated graphics, with the database listing "N/A" for that field.

Q: How do the TDP values compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a TDP of 10 W, while the Intel Atom P5342 has a TDP of 71 W. This is a substantial difference that affects thermal management and power delivery requirements.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 was released on November 9, 2020. The Intel Atom P5342 was released on June 5, 2022.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 in raw performance, but the margins are so small that the decision between these two chips likely hinges on other factors. The AMD chip wins every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multicore workloads. The average benchmark score of 3277 for the AMD chip versus 3217 for the Intel chip puts the AMD part about 1.9% ahead overall. Both sit at the 53rd percentile, meaning they are equivalently positioned in the broader CPU landscape.

However, the architectural differences are stark. The AMD chip achieves its performance with 6 cores and 12 threads on a 7 nm process, drawing only 10 W of power. The Intel chip uses 16 cores and 16 threads on a 10 nm process, drawing 71 W. The AMD chip also offers integrated Radeon graphics, which the Intel chip lacks entirely. For embedded applications where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the clear choice based on the data. For applications that require more physical cores for parallel workloads that do not benefit from multithreading, the Intel Atom P5342 provides that capability, but the benchmark results show it does not translate into a performance advantage in Cinebench.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Atom P5342 is $708. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. This is the only pricing information available, and it is presented without further commentary. The Intel chip targets the server and workstation market segment, while the AMD chip targets the desktop segment. Both are active in production, so availability is not a differentiator. The data suggests that the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the stronger performer overall, with the added benefits of lower power consumption, integrated graphics, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel Atom P5342 offers more cores and a newer release date, but the benchmark results do not show a corresponding performance gain.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Intel Atom P5342 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.95 GHz | Not listed |

| TDP | 10 W | 71 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel BGA 2106 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Tremont |

| Codename | Renoir | Snow Ridge |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 156 mm² | Not listed |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 4.5 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | Not listed |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics 384SP | N/A |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | November 9, 2020 | June 5, 2022 |

| Part Number | 100-000000243 | SRL3T |