Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs Xeon E3-1285L v4

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

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1285L v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E3-1285L v4

2015

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 2 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,092 vs 8,107).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Xeon E3-1285L v4

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 2 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1285L v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,092 vs 8,107).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V1756B better than Xeon E3-1285L v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Embedded V1756B is at an unclear MSRP at $250 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E3-1285L v4 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 E3-1285L v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1285L v4
1080p
low	177 FPS	175 FPS
medium	154 FPS	145 FPS
high	126 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	148 FPS
medium	124 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1285L v4
1080p
low	175 FPS	202 FPS
medium	153 FPS	188 FPS
high	143 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	187 FPS
medium	129 FPS	164 FPS
high	120 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	147 FPS
medium	98 FPS	133 FPS
high	74 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1285L v4
1080p
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1285L v4
1080p
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	203 FPS	202 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V1756B and Xeon E3-1285L v4

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 E3-1285L v4

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,092 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded V1756B and Xeon E3-1285L v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v4 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285L v4 (base: 3.25 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B scores 8,107 against the Xeon E3-1285L v4's 8,092 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v4.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V1756B	Xeon E3-1285L v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.25 GHz	3.4 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Broadwell-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,107	8,092

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.