Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen Embedded R1606G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.60
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.21
+370%

Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1606G by a whopping 370% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1732637
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.90
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency9.8417.78
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date25 February 2020 (4 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size209.8 mm2180 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors4,950 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500 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
SocketFP5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G 2.60
Ryzen 5 5500 12.21
+370%

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4135
Ryzen 5 5500 19388
+369%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 12.21
Recency 25 February 2020 4 April 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R1606G has 160% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has a 369.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1606G in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Ryzen 5 5500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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