Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs i7-8650U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8650U
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.94
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.20
+6.6%

Ryzen Embedded V1605B outperforms Core i7-8650U by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14291377
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency24.8626.50
Architecture codenameKaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date21 August 2017 (7 years ago)21 February 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier1920
L1 cache64K (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size123 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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)
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356FP5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 620AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) ( - 1100 MHz)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

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.

i7-8650U 3.94
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4.20
+6.6%

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.

i7-8650U 6258
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 6677
+6.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-8650U 605
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 654
+8.1%

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.

i7-8650U 169
+32%
Ryzen Embedded V1605B 128

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.94 4.20
Integrated graphics card 2.67 4.50
Recency 21 August 2017 21 February 2018

Ryzen Embedded V1605B has a 6.6% higher aggregate performance score, 68.5% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 6 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B.

Be aware that Core i7-8650U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8650U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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