Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs i7-5500U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5500U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.75
Ryzen Embedded R1600
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.06
+17.7%

Ryzen Embedded R1600 outperforms Core i7-5500U by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20331902
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.047.80
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-5500U 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 speed2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3 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 lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size82 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5500U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FP5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5500U 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5500U 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+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5500U 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 i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size16 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 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5500U 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 i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes128

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.

i7-5500U 1.75
Ryzen Embedded R1600 2.06
+17.7%

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.

i7-5500U 2786
Ryzen Embedded R1600 3276
+17.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.75 2.06
Recency 1 March 2015 25 February 2020
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 25 Watt

i7-5500U has 66.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Embedded R1600, on the other hand, has a 17.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 4 years.

The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5500U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5500U and Ryzen Embedded R1600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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