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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4116
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.5 GHz

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

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%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.6

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%

4.2

Performance

18.0%

4.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

6.4

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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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    Verdict

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a dual-core, four-thread SoC based on the 14nm Zen architecture, featuring a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz. Designed for energy-efficient embedded systems, it includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 Compute Units clocked at 1200 MHz, 4MB of L3 cache, and a configurable TDP ranging from 12W to 25W (typically 15W). Its main pros include support for up to three independent 4K displays at 60 FPS, ECC memory compatibility for mission-critical reliability, and a significant 52% generational IPC boost over its predecessors. However, it is held back by its reliance on the older 14nm process compared to newer Zen 2 or Zen 3 alternatives and its limited multi-threaded performance due to having only two physical cores.

    Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g

    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%

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    Integrated Graphics

    4.6
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a technical score of 4.59 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% 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

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    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 R1606g 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%

    4.6

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    6.2
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% 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 R1606g 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.
    industrial/edge
    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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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+

    4
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% 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

    2
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% 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

    3.5 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g reaches a boost clock of 3.5 GHz which is lower than that of 80.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% 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 2.6 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a base clock of 2x2.6 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
    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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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

    300 MHz
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
    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/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% 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

    15 W
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% 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

    15 W
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% 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

    25 W
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
    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

    yes
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g vs the average processor

    • 66.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 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 R1606g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
    • 60.9% lower boost power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      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

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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
    • Supports ECC memory
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
      What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
      When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 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 R1606g has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
    • 16.9% smaller die size
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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
    • Broader instruction support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
      What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
      When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
    • 16.7% more L3 per core
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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
    • Broader instruction support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    • 16.9% smaller die size
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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.
    • Supports ECC memory
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    • 66.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    • 60.9% lower boost power
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

    Total
    Overall
    Platform
    Cache & Architecture
    Memory & PCIe
    Power & Thermal
    • Older TPM support
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    • 74.5% weaker multi-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (710 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    • 18.6% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    • 24.6% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,871 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    • 27.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (350 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    • 60.9% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,116 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    • 4 fewer CPU threads
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake).
    • 16.7% larger process node
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g 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 R1606g has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    • 50% less memory capacity
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g 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.
    • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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.
    • 74.5% weaker multi-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (710 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
      What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
      When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >4700

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (710 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.710 vs 2,783
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
    • 18.6% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 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 R1606g has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
    • 24.6% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,871 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 R1606g has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,871 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,871 vs 2,483
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g 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 R1606g uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake).Banded Kestrel vs Kaby Lake
    • 27.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (350 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
      What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
      When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >600

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (350 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.350 vs 484
    • 60.9% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,116 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 R1606g has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,116 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,116 vs 10,532.5
    • 16.7% larger process node
      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
      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

      AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
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    What customers like about AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g?

    • Good value for money in its price range compared to low-end Intel alternatives
    • Effective low power consumption (12-25W TDP), making it ideal for thin laptops and fanless mini-PCs
    • Solid integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics for basic multimedia and light low-end gaming
    • Supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing 2 physical cores to handle 4 threads for better multitasking
    • Relatively high single-core performance compared to older competing mobile chips

    What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606g?

    • Strictly a low-end processor, not suitable for demanding modern AAA gaming or heavy workloads
    • Limited to only 2 physical cores, which can be a bottleneck for modern multi-threaded applications
    • Uses older 14nm Zen architecture rather than more efficient Zen 2 or Zen 3 designs
    • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for performance gains
    • Performance is significantly outclassed by newer 11th, 12th, and 13th Gen mobile processors

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    cnx-software.com
    10/08/2020
    CNX Software: AMD Ryzen Embedded SBC Review with Ubuntu 20.04

    This review of an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B single-board computer (SBC) running Ubuntu 20.04 highlights its industrial-grade performance, featuring a quad-core processor and Vega 8 GPU that outperforms consumer boards like the Raspberry Pi in multitasking and 4K video tasks. Key strengths include impressive graphics capability, dual Gigabit Ethernet, NVMe support, and high...Read more

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    cnx-software.com
    11/06/2020
    DFI Ryzen Embedded R1606G SBC Review – Part 2: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC

    The CNX Software review of the DFI GHF51 SBC running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC highlights its compact, credit card-sized form factor, which requires a USB-C hub due to limited ports. A major pro is the Radeon Vega 3 GPU, delivering strong graphics performance for its size compared to Intel-based alternatives, suitable for entry-level gaming. Conversely, cons include 4K output...Read more

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    valid.x86.fr
    01/03/2022
    CPU-Z Validator: CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G with (1T)

    The CPU-Z benchmark for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (submission amq2pe) reveals solid mid-range performance with a Single-Thread score of 501.9 and a Multi-Thread score of 4018.7, driven by its 6-core/12-thread Zen 2 architecture and 16GB DDR4-3200 memory. Key strengths include strong IPC gains and efficient multi-threaded capabilities, though the benchmark is noted as a quick validation...Read more

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    cpubenchmark.net
    01/03/2020
    PassMark Software: AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G - CPU Benchmarks

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a 14nm dual-core, four-thread SoC (Zen architecture) designed for low-power, fanless industrial systems. Running at 2.6–3.5 GHz, it delivers a PassMark CPU Mark of 4,116, offering competitive performance for thin-profile PCs. Key advantages include its high energy efficiency with a 15W–25W configurable TDP, and Radeon Vega 3 graphics capable of...Read more

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    notebookcheck.com
    01/07/2023
    AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G - Comparison Tests and Benchmarks

    The Notebookcheck comparison outlines distinct performance tiers among the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and Embedded R1606G. The Ryzen 7 1800X stands as the high-performance desktop leader, offering 8 cores and strong multi-core performance for heavy workloads, though it lacks integrated graphics and requires high power. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U functions as a balanced mobile...Read more

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    valid.x86.fr
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    CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G (Single-Thread). For full technical specifications, see Tom's Hardware FR.

    The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, featured in this high-end build, establishes itself as a premier gaming processor, utilizing 2nd-gen 3D V-Cache for exceptional frame rates and sustained 5.2 GHz boost clocks. Paired with the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard, the system offers extensive PCIe 5.0, USB4, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity alongside 32GB of low-latency G.Skill DDR5-6000 memory,...Read more

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    cnx-software.com
    10/08/2020
    AMD Ryzen Embedded SBC Review with Ubuntu 20.04

    The Sapphire FS-FP5V SBC, equipped with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor and Ubuntu 20.04, offers high performance for compact industrial applications, featuring robust 4K 60fps video playback and versatile I/O, including four DisplayPort outputs and dual Gigabit Ethernet. Key strengths are its strong multi-threaded processing power and x86 compatibility, though it is limited...Read more

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    cnx-software.com
    11/06/2020
    DFI Ryzen Embedded R1606G SBC Review - Part 2: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC

    The CNX Software review of the 1.8-inch DFI GHF51 SBC, powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G, highlights its superior power-to-size ratio and capable Vega 3 graphics, which outperform competing Intel solutions. Testing on Windows 10 LTSC revealed strong performance in general tasks and entry-level 3D, though the device is best suited for specialized industrial applications rather...Read more

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    notebookcheck.nl
    10/01/2018
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Notebook Processor (includes benchmark data for the R1606G) International Reviews (Specific to R1606G)

    The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is a Raven Ridge mobile APU featuring four Zen cores and integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, designed to compete with Intel’s 8th-generation Core i5 processors. It offers strong multi-core performance and superior integrated graphics, outperforming Intel UHD Graphics 620 to provide a capable gaming experience without a dedicated GPU. Key disadvantages include...Read more

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    tweakers.net
    25/02/2020
    AMD announces two Ryzen Embedded R1000 processors for mini PCs

    AMD has expanded its Ryzen Embedded R1000 series with the R1102G and R1305G, targeting ultra-compact, fanless mini PCs with 14nm "Zen" architecture and Radeon Vega 3 graphics. A key advantage is the low TDP, with the R1102G operating at 6W and the R1305G at 8-10W, enabling reliable, dust-resistant industrial applications. While offering high performance-per-watt, a limitation is...Read more

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