AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 2x
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 25 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
210 $ Release price --
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Banded Kestrel (Zen)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket FP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4970
4970
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1160
1160