AMD Ryzen V1605b Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£220
  • PassMark benchmark result: 6772
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

AMD Ryzen V1605b review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.2

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%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.2

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%

5.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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

  • 4.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.4

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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    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.

    Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen V1605b

    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

    5.2
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has a technical score of 5.17 points, which is lower than that of 50.9% 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 V1605b 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%

    5.2

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.4

    Price

    6.4
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is higher than 49.1% 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 V1605b 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

    ?
    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 V1605b 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+

    4
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% 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+

    8
    AMD Ryzen V1605b offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% 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 V1605b 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

    3.6 GHz
    AMD Ryzen V1605b reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% 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

    4 x 2.0 GHz
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has a base clock of 4x2.0 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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

    2 MB
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% 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

    384 KB
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
    AMD Radeon Vega 8
    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 8
    AMD Ryzen V1605b uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% 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

    8
    AMD Ryzen V1605b has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% 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

    VP9 (HW decode)
    AMD Ryzen V1605b supports VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 76.2% of processors and equal to 3.6% 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    AMD Ryzen V1605b vs the average processor

    • 66.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
    • Broader instruction support
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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
    • 1 more supported displays
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
      When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: 4

      AMD Ryzen V1605b has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      AMD Ryzen V1605b includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    • Broader instruction support
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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).
    • Supports ECC memory
      AMD Ryzen V1605b supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    • 1 more supported displays
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    • 66.7% lower base power
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b 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 V1605b has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    • 2 year/s older release date
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
      February 2018
    • Older TPM support
      AMD Ryzen V1605b supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    • 55.6% weaker multi-core performance
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,235 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    • 16.3% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    • 22.8% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,916 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    • 35.7% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,772 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    • 8 lower clock multiplier
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    • 41.7% less L3 per core
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    • 16.7% larger process node
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    • 50% smaller L3 cache
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    • 18% larger die size
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    • 20% smaller L2 cache
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    • 21.8% lower memory bandwidth
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    • 50% less memory capacity
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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.
    • 50% less memory per DIMM
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (16 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
    • Narrower media codec support
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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)).
    • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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.
    • 55.6% weaker multi-core performance
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,235 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 V1605b has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,235 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,235 vs 2,783
    • 16.3% lower boost clock
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 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 V1605b has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
    • 22.8% weaker single-core performance
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,916 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 V1605b has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,916 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,916 vs 2,483
    • 41.7% less L3 per core
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 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 V1605b has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 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 V1605b has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
    • 16.7% larger process node
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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 V1605b 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
      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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)).
      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

      AMD Ryzen V1605b 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)).VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
    • 35.7% lower PassMark score
      AMD Ryzen V1605b has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,772 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 V1605b has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,772 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.6,772 vs 10,532.5

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    What customers like about AMD Ryzen 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 dislike about AMD Ryzen 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

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    cpubenchmark.net
    30/03/2026

    The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B generally outperforms the Intel Core i5-8250U, offering about 17% higher multi-threaded performance, making it better for intensive tasks. While the Ryzen V1605B provides stronger integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics and a higher 3.6 GHz boost clock, the Intel i5-8250U benefits from a larger 6MB L3 cache and better suitability for thin-and-light laptops,...Read more

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    notebookcheck.com
    01/07/2023

    The Notebookcheck comparison highlights a generational divide, with the 10-core Intel Alder Lake-U chips (i5-1235U/i5-1240U) vastly outperforming the older 4-core AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B in both efficiency and raw speed. While the Intel models feature modern architecture and support for DDR5 and PCIe 4.0, the 14nm V1605B serves as a legacy option, largely restricted to specialized...Read more

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    galaxus.at
    05/05/2022

    The ECS Liva Q3 Plus is an ultra-compact, mouse-sized mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen V1605B processor and Radeon Vega 8 graphics, designed for space-constrained roles like digital signage or basic home office tasks. It offers capable 4K 60fps streaming and silent operation, with included VESA mounting, but is limited to light computing tasks rather than general-purpose use. While...Read more

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    valid.x86.fr
    02/2026

    The Intel Core i9-14900KS, analyzed in this CPU-Z benchmark [ operates at a maximum turbo frequency of 6.2 GHz, featuring 24 cores and 32 threads for high-end desktop performance. It achieves high synthetic scores, with single-thread performance around 942–978 and multi-thread scores hitting 16,342–18,117, making it a top contender for gaming and content creation. A significant...Read more

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    galaxus.fr
    05/05/2022

    The ECS Liva Q3 Plus is an ultra-compact mini PC (74 x 74 x 52 mm) designed for basic office tasks and digital signage, utilizing an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor. The Galaxus review highlights the device's stylish, VESA-mountable design, quiet operation, and robust connectivity for its size, including 4K@60Hz output via HDMI 2.0. However, cons include the non-upgradeable 8 GB...Read more

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    lt21.com.tw
    01/07/2026

    The J803B is a compact carrier board designed for NVIDIA Jetson Nano and Xavier NX modules, providing a versatile foundation for edge AI, robotics, and space-constrained applications. It bridges high-performance computing with physical peripherals, featuring a 40-pin GPIO header that maintains compatibility with many Raspberry Pi accessories. YouTubeKey advantages include an...Read more

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    notebookcheck.nl
    22/03/2020

    The Intel Core i5-10210U is a 10th-generation Comet Lake quad-core processor (14nm) launched in 2019, featuring 1.6–4.2 GHz speeds, LPDDR4-2933 support, and Adaptix technology for enhanced dynamic tuning. Offering solid productivity performance that often matches older i7-8565U chips, the processor is suited for daily tasks but relies on a 14nm process that lacks the efficiency of...Read more

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