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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220PassMark multi-core score:6772N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:3.6 GHzCPU socket:FP5TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

40%

5.2

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 58% of processors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

4.7

Performance

18%

4.9

Architecture

10%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.0

Platform

1%

7.7

Integrated graphics

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £220
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    Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B

    Technical score
    Technical score
    5.2/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    4.7

    Performance

    18%

    4.9

    Architecture

    10%

    4.8

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    7.7

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.0

    Platform

    1%

    7.7

    Integrated graphics

    5.2
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    6.4

    Overall score

    30%

    9.4

    Price

    7.3
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    FP5
    This processor uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 59% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
    Chipset
    N/A
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 instruction sets, which is broader support than 80.8% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    4
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 52.8% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
    CPU threads
    8
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 33.4% of processors and equal to 18.8% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.6 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 2.0 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 4x2.0 GHz which is lower than that of 74.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    6,772
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 6,772 in PassMark, which is lower than 64.3% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 32.9% of processors.
    Foundry
    GlobalFoundries 14 nm
    This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 51.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
    L3 cache
    4 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 71.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.8% of processors.
    L2 cache
    2 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 52.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
    L1 cache
    384 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4
    This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    2,400 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 64.6% of processors and equal to 11.7% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2400 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 67.7% of processors and equal to 10.9% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 73% of processors and equal to 18.9% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    AMD Radeon Vega 8
    Integrated GPU model
    Radeon Vega 8
    This processor uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 73% of processors and equal to that in 3.3% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    8
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 73.9% of processors and equal to 7.1% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,100 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 1,100 MHz which is higher than that of 94.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    VP9 (HW decode)
    This processor supports VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 73.9% of processors and equal to 3.5% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    ?
    Tau (power duration limit)
    N/A
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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    AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor 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
    • 5 °C higher temperature limit
      This processor has a higher temperature limit than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
      105 °C vs 100 °C
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      This processor 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
    • More extensive crypto acceleration
      This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA).
      AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
    • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
      This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
      1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
      GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm
    • More extensive crypto acceleration
      This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA).
      AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
      GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
      This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
      1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor 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
    • 5 °C higher temperature limit
      This processor has a higher temperature limit than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
      105 °C vs 100 °C
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      This processor 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
    • 18.2% lower boost clock
      This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 25.1% weaker single-core performance
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1916 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      1,916 vs 2,558
    • 56% weaker multi-core performance
      This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,235 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
      1,235 vs 2,804.5
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      4 vs 6
    • 41% lower PassMark score
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,772 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      6,772 vs 11,469
    • 45.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • 16.7% larger process node
      This processor 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
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • 2 years older release date
      This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
      February 2018
      2018 vs 2020
    • Older TPM support
      This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
      fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
    • 18.2% lower boost clock
      This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 25.1% weaker single-core performance
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1916 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      1,916 vs 2,558
    • 56% weaker multi-core performance
      This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,235 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
      1,235 vs 2,804.5
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      4 vs 6
    • 41% lower PassMark score
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,772 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      6,772 vs 11,469
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      4x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 8 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      20 vs 28
    • 45.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • 16.7% larger process node
      This processor 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
    • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
      This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      4 MB vs 9 MB
    • 18.6% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      210 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 33.3% smaller L2 cache
      This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      2 MB vs 3 MB
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 25% lower memory speed
      This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      2,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 23.7% lower memory bandwidth
      This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
      35.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
    • 50% less memory capacity
      This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      32 GB vs 64 GB
    • Lower JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR4-2,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
      This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      8 vs 24
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      This processor 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.
      105 °C vs 100 °C

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B

    • Excellent power efficiency with a low nominal TDP of 15W, making it ideal for fanless or rugged industrial applications
    • Strong integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics for its class, capable of handling 4K displays and light gaming at 720p
    • Support for ECC memory, which is a significant advantage for server-like or high-reliability tasks
    • High versatility for embedded uses like digital signage, thin clients, and industrial controllers
    • Compact performance that enables powerful processing in extremely small desktop and mobile form factors

    What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B

    • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking, limiting performance flexibility for enthusiast users
    • Sustained performance can be heavily throttled by strict TDP limits and thermal management in small cases
    • Performance is highly dependent on fast system memory; slow RAM significantly impacts the APU's effectiveness
    • Based on older Zen (14nm) architecture, which lacks the single-threaded performance and instruction set (like AVX-512) of newer generations
    • Primarily designed for industrial markets, which often results in higher 'barebones' pricing compared to consumer-grade alternatives

    Verdict

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a versatile System-on-Chip (SoC) designed for industrial and mini-PC applications, featuring 4 physical cores and 8 threads based on the 14nm Zen architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a boost frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, complemented by 4 MB of L3 cache and a configurable TDP ranging from 12W to 25W. Its main strength lies in the integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which includes 512 shader units clocked at 1100 MHz and supports up to four independent 4K displays. Key advantages include support for ECC memory, energy-efficient performance for thin clients, and reliable multitasking capabilities. However, its primary drawbacks are its reliance on the older 14nm process compared to modern 7nm alternatives and the fact that it is not overclockable.

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