Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs i9-8950HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-8950HK
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.58
+219%
Ryzen Embedded R1600
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.06

Core i9-8950HK outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1600 by a whopping 219% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10441902
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency6.557.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-H (2018−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$583no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-8950HK 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-8950HK 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FP5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-8950HK 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
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

Security technologies

Core i9-8950HK 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
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-8950HK 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 i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-8950HK and Ryzen Embedded R1600.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i9-8950HK 6.58
+219%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 2.06

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.

i9-8950HK 10458
+219%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 3276

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.58 2.06
Recency 2 April 2018 25 February 2020
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 25 Watt

i9-8950HK has a 219.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded R1600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 80% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-8950HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1600 in performance tests.


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