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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • PassMark benchmark result: 908
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.6 GHz

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Performance

18.0%

4.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

7.0

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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    Verdict

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G is an ultra-low-power dual-core processor based on the 14nm 'Zen' architecture, designed for efficient fanless systems in the mini-PC and industrial markets. It features 2 cores and 2 threads with a 1.2 GHz base clock that boosts up to 2.6 GHz, integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 compute units running at 1.0 GHz, and 4 MB of L3 cache. Its primary advantage is a remarkably low 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP) and support for ECC memory and up to two 4K displays, making it ideal for high-reliability, energy-efficient applications like digital signage. However, its main drawbacks include a lack of simultaneous multithreading (only 2 threads), a single-channel DDR4-2400 memory interface, and relatively low processing speeds compared to other R1000 series models.

    Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

    When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    ?

    Performance

    18.0%

    ?

    Cache & Architecture

    10.0%

    ?

    Memory & PCIe

    7.0%

    ?

    Power & Thermal

    4.0%

    ?

    Platform

    1.0%

    ?

    Integrated Graphics

    4.7
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a technical score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 61.1% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

    ?
    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    1.0
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    4.7

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    6.3
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD
    Processor type
    What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
    When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

    Importance: HIGH

    embedded
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 92.7% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
    CPU socket
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    FP5
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
    Chipset
    What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
    When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

    Importance: HIGH

    N/A
    CPU architecture
    What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

    Importance: HIGH

    x86-64
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    2
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
    CPU threads
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    2
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
    Threads per core
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    1
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    2.6 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g reaches a boost clock of 2.6 GHz which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    2 x 1.2 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a base clock of 2x1.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    14 nm
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
    Foundry
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GlobalFoundries 14 nm
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
    L3 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    4 MB
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
    L2 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    1 MB
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
    L1 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
    When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=512 KB

    192 KB
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    DDR4
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    2,400 MHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
    When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=5600 MHz

    DDR4-2400 MHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
    When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=5200 MHz

    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    32 GB
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
    AMD Radeon Vega 3
    Integrated GPU model
    What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
    When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Radeon Vega 3
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    3
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    ?
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode)
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 55.6% of processors and equal to 0.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    6 W
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    6 W
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    ?
    Tau (power duration limit)
    What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
    When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=28 s

    N/A
    Configurable TDP
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g vs the average processor

    • 86.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
      When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <30 W

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
      What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
      When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=100 °C

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
    • 86.7% lower TDP
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
      When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <30 W

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
      What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
      When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

      Importance: LOW

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
    • 16.9% smaller die size
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower die size than the average processor (148 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
      What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
      When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <150 mm²

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower die size than the average processor (148 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².148 mm² vs 178 mm²
    • 5.56x cheaper
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).£45 vs £250
    • 16.7% more L3 per core
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
      When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=2 MB/core

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    • 16.9% smaller die size
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower die size than the average processor (148 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    • 16.7% more L3 per core
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    • 86.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    • 86.7% lower TDP
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

    Total
    Overall
    Platform
    Cache & Architecture
    Power & Thermal
    • Older TPM support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    • 75.7% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (603 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    • 39.5% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    • 91.4% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (908 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    • 6 fewer CPU threads
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    • No multithreading support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    • 1 fewer threads per core
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    • 16 lower clock multiplier
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake).
    • 16.7% larger process node
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    • 60% smaller L2 cache
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    • 50% smaller L1 cache
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    • 50% smaller L3 cache
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    • 58.1% lower memory bandwidth
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (19.2 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    • 50% less memory capacity
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    • 18.2% lower memory speed
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    • 1 fewer memory channels
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer memory channels than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    • Narrower media codec support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    • No configurable TDP
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    • 75.7% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (603 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
      What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
      When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >3200

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (603 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.603 vs 2,483
    • 39.5% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
      What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
      When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >4.7 GHz

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
      When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: 8+

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
    • 91.4% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (908 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
      What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
      When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >19000

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (908 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.908 vs 10,532.5
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake).
      What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
      When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

      Importance: LOW

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake).Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake
    • 6 fewer CPU threads
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
      When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: 16+

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
    • No multithreading support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
      What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
      When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

      Importance: HIGH

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
      When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=20

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.4 vs 16
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    What customers like about AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g?

    • Extremely low power consumption with a 6W TDP, ideal for fanless designs
    • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics provide decent multimedia and 4K display support for its class
    • Cost-effective solution for light embedded tasks like digital signage and thin clients
    • Supports ECC memory, which is rare for entry-level ultra-low-power chips
    • Passive cooling capability reduces mechanical failure points in industrial environments

    What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102g?

    • Limited to 2 cores and 2 threads, which significantly hampers multitasking
    • Lower clock speeds (1.2 GHz base) compared to slightly higher TDP models in the same family
    • Single-channel memory interface limits overall system bandwidth
    • 14nm Zen architecture is less efficient than newer 7nm or 5nm alternatives
    • Not suitable for demanding applications or modern gaming due to low processing power

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    yakkaroo.de
    30/03/2026
    19" Mini IPC 1U short 'Emu A3-R1102G' - AMD Ryzen

    The Yakkaroo Emu A3-R1102G is a fanless, industrial 1U 19-inch mini-IPC featuring an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G dual-core processor and a German-made Kontron mainboard, ideal for space-constrained environments due to its 25cm depth. Pros include completely silent, maintenance-free operation, robust dual Gigabit LAN, and versatile connectivity for IoT/POS applications. However, the...Read more

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    cpubenchmark.net
    30/03/2026
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G - CPU Benchmarks

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G is a 14nm "Zen" processor designed for ultra-low-power, fanless industrial applications, featuring a 6W TDP, dual cores, and a 1.2 GHz base clock. Key advantages include its high energy efficiency, integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 4K display support, and ECC memory support for data integrity. Conversely, its limitations include low raw processing...Read more

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