AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Intel Pentium 987

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B or AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B – 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 Embedded V1605B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Pentium 987 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 987, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B Name Intel Pentium 987
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Group Intel Pentium 900
1 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Pentium 987 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 987 is 1.5 GHz
4x Cores 2x
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium 987 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 987 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2011
8 Execution units 6
12 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 48
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
1.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
8 Generation 6
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 17 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 987 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2012
FP5 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Great Horned Owl (Zen) Architecture Sandy Bridge U
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm