Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs Xeon E3-1230 v6

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 72W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,113).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1230 v6 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E3-1230 v6

2017

Why buy it

✅+300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 72W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Xeon E3-1230 v6

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 72W, a 27W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,113).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1230 v6 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 72W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E3-1230 v6 better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1230 v6 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E3-1230 v6 is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 8.3% higher max boost clock.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E3-1230 v6 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E3-1230 v6 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Xeon E3-1230 v6 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% higher PassMark. Ryzen Embedded V1756B only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1230 v6 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1230 v6
1080p
low	177 FPS	175 FPS
medium	154 FPS	137 FPS
high	126 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	147 FPS
medium	124 FPS	114 FPS
high	98 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1230 v6
1080p
low	175 FPS	203 FPS
medium	153 FPS	180 FPS
high	143 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	184 FPS
medium	129 FPS	157 FPS
high	120 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	145 FPS
medium	98 FPS	127 FPS
high	74 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	78 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1230 v6
1080p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1230 v6
1080p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V1756B and Xeon E3-1230 v6

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,107 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1230 v6

The Xeon E3-1230 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,113 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded V1756B and Xeon E3-1230 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v6 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v6 (base: 3.25 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B scores 8,107 against the Xeon E3-1230 v6's 8,113 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v6. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1230 v6.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1230 v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.25 GHz	3.5 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	8 MB+300%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	8,107	8,113

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.