AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs Intel Core i3-13100T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly across the two processors, with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 taking every recorded head-to-head victory. Across six Cinebench tests, the AMD part wins all six, while the Intel Core i3-13100T does not post a single win in the shared suite. That is a decisive sweep, but the margins are narrow enough that the practical differences may be smaller than the win count suggests.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 leads in all three Cinebench multi-core runs: R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, and R23 multi-core. The largest multi-core advantage appears in R23, where the AMD part scores 11329 against 10840 for the Intel chip, a 4.5% gap. The same 4.5% delta appears in R15 multi-core (1141 vs 1092) and R20 multi-core (4758 vs 4552). So across rendering and heavily threaded compute, the AMD processor holds a consistent, if modest, edge.

Single-threaded results follow the same pattern. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 wins Cinebench R15 single-core (161 vs 154), R20 single-core (671 vs 642), and R23 single-core (1599 vs 1530). Every single-core delta is also 4.5%. This is unusual: typically a newer architecture with a higher boost clock would take the single-thread crown, but the recorded data shows the opposite here. The Intel Core i3-13100T has a higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz versus 3.95 GHz, yet it trails in every single-core test.

The Intel Core i3-13100T does appear in the database with additional Geekbench scores that the AMD part lacks: 4993 multi-core and 1780 single-core. Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has no Geekbench entry, those results cannot be compared directly. They exist as standalone Intel measurements only.

Looking at overall average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 sits at 3277, while the Intel Core i3-13100T averages 3198. That is a 2.5% difference in the AMD processor's favor. Both chips land at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same tier of overall performance despite the AMD part's head-to-head sweep.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i3-13100T uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 7 nm versus 10 nm gives the AMD chip a transistor-density advantage in theory. The AMD die measures 156 mm² and packs 9,800 million transistors. The Intel die is slightly larger at 163 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-13100T provides 4 cores and 8 threads. That is 50% more cores and 50% more threads on the AMD side. Despite this, the Intel chip posts a higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs 2.10 GHz) and a higher boost clock (4.20 GHz vs 3.95 GHz). The AMD part compensates for lower clocks with more parallel resources.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i3-13100T uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has more L3 cache overall and more L2 per core, which can help latency-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, through a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no memory bandwidth figure in the database and no ECC support. For systems requiring error-correcting memory, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the only option of the two.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i3-13100T provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part supports a much newer PCIe standard, which matters for high-bandwidth devices, though the lane count is identical.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics with 384 shader processors. The Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores for either iGPU appear in the database, so any comparison would be speculative. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no recorded launch price.

Power targets are far apart. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a TDP of 10 watts. The Intel Core i3-13100T has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD processor draws far less power on paper, which is notable for embedded or compact systems. The release dates also differ: the AMD part launched on 2020-11-09, while the Intel part launched on 2023-01-03.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 wins all of them by exactly 4.5%. No other margin appears anywhere in the head-to-head set. This uniformity suggests a consistent performance ratio between the two chips across both single-core and multi-core rendering workloads.

Starting with Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 1141 against 1092 for the Intel part. The 49-point gap translates to a 4.5% advantage. In R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 161 against 154, a 7-point gap, again 4.5%. The R20 multi-core test shows 4758 for AMD versus 4552 for Intel, a 206-point gap at 4.5%. R20 single-core shows 671 versus 642, a 29-point gap at 4.5%.

Cinebench R23, often used as a modern rendering benchmark, shows the same story. Multi-core: 11329 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516, 10840 for the Intel Core i3-13100T, a 489-point difference at 4.5%. Single-core: 1599 versus 1530, a 69-point difference at 4.5%.

The consistency of the 4.5% delta across every test is worth noting. It implies the performance relationship between these two chips is stable regardless of thread count or workload type within Cinebench. The AMD part does not gain extra ground in multi-threaded tests despite having 6 cores versus 4, nor does it lose ground in single-threaded tests despite a lower boost clock. The advantage is flat.

The Intel Core i3-13100T has additional Geekbench results in the database: 4993 multi-core and 1780 single-core. These cannot be compared to the AMD part because no Geekbench scores exist for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516. They do indicate that the Intel chip is a capable performer in its own right, but the head-to-head framework only supports Cinebench comparisons.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the AMD lead. The AMD processor averages 3277 across its recorded tests. The Intel processor averages 3198. That difference is about 2.5%, smaller than the 4.5% Cinebench deltas because the Intel average includes the Geekbench results, which pull its overall figure upward relative to its Cinebench performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the head-to-head data?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 wins all 6 head-to-head Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i3-13100T wins 0.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 scores 11329, while the Intel Core i3-13100T scores 10840. The AMD part leads by 4.5%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-13100T have a higher clock speed?

A: Yes. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.95 GHz. Despite this, the AMD part wins all single-core Cinebench tests.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i3-13100T does not.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-13100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a TDP of 10 watts. The Intel Core i3-13100T has a TDP of 35 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 | Intel Core i3-13100T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.95 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 10 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Renoir | Raptor Lake-S |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics 384SP | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2020-11-09 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part number | 100-000000243 | SRMBT |

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is the stronger performer in the recorded benchmark suite. It wins every shared test, holds a higher average benchmark score (3277 vs 3198), and does so at a dramatically lower TDP of 10 watts versus 35 watts. For systems where power efficiency is a priority, such as embedded or passively cooled builds, the AMD part is the clear choice. It also offers ECC memory support, which the Intel chip lacks, and more cores and threads: 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Intel Core i3-13100T is not without merits. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and has a higher base and boost clock. It also has more L3 cache at 12 MB shared versus 8 MB shared, and more L2 per core at 1.25 MB versus 512 KB. Its launch MSRP is recorded at $134. For users who need newer memory standards or PCIe Gen 5 devices, the Intel platform offers capabilities the AMD part cannot match. However, within the Cinebench tests that both chips share, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 leads by a consistent 4.5% margin across every single test.

The database places both processors at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier. The AMD part's wins are real but narrow. The Intel part's higher clocks and newer platform features may appeal to builders who prioritize those aspects, while the AMD part's efficiency, ECC support, and core count make it the better fit for embedded workloads and power-constrained systems. Buyers should weigh the AMD processor's benchmark sweep and low power draw against the Intel processor's platform modernity. The data supports the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 as the faster chip in rendering workloads, but the Intel Core i3-13100T brings genuine platform advantages that the benchmarks do not capture.