Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs i7-4600M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4600M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.08
Ryzen Embedded R1600
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.20
+5.8%

Ryzen Embedded R1600 outperforms Core i7-4600M by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19141861
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.138.02
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 million4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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 configuration11
SocketFCPGA946FP5
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i7-4600M 2.08
Ryzen Embedded R1600 2.20
+5.8%

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.

i7-4600M 3186
Ryzen Embedded R1600 3365
+5.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.08 2.20
Recency 1 September 2013 25 February 2020
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 25 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R1600 has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 48% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4600M and Ryzen Embedded R1600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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