Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Atom x7-E3950

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x7-E3950
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.17
Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.60
+122%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G outperforms Atom x7-E3950 by a whopping 122% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23721732
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series7x Intel AtomAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency9.239.84
Architecture codenameApollo Lake (2014−2016)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date26 October 2016 (8 years ago)16 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$57no data

Detailed specifications

Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Multiplierno data26
L1 cache56K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache2 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)103 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketIntel BGA 1296FP5
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size8 GB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 505 (500 - 650 MHz)AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes48

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom x7-E3950 1.17
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 2.60
+122%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom x7-E3950 1864
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4135
+122%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Atom x7-E3950 125
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 317
+154%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Atom x7-E3950 41
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 139
+239%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 2.60
Integrated graphics card 0.93 2.98
Recency 26 October 2016 16 April 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 15 Watt

Atom x7-E3950 has 100% more physical cores, and 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G, on the other hand, has a 122.2% higher aggregate performance score, 220.4% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x7-E3950 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x7-E3950 and Ryzen Embedded R1606G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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