Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,896 Rank: 954
Rank Name Score Visual
950 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,900
+0.1%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,900
+0.1%
952 Xeon Silver 4108 4,898
+0%
953 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,897
+0%
954 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,896
955 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,895
+-0%
956 Core i5-3570 4,895
+-0%
957 Core i7-5650U 4,895
+-0%
958 Core i3-7100H 4,894
+-0%
959 Core i3-9100TE 4,893
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,565 Rank: 1139
Rank Name Score Visual
1135 Xeon E5530 4,569
+0.1%
1136 Core i5-2450P 4,568
+0.1%
1137 Core i3-6100T 4,566
+0%
1138 Core i3-4350 4,566
+0%
1139 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,565
1140 Core i3-10110U 4,565
+0%
1141 Xeon E3-1235 4,565
+0%
1142 Core M3-7Y32 4,564
+-0%
1143 Core i5-2500S 4,564
+-0%
1144 Xeon E5640 4,564
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,117 Rank: 871
Rank Name Score Visual
867 Xeon E5-2640 v4 5,122
+0.1%
868 Xeon Gold 5215 5,120
+0.1%
869 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,119
+0%
870 Core i5-6360U 5,119
+0%
871 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 5,117
872 Core i5-6500TE 5,110
-0.1%
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
-0.1%
874 Athlon PRO 200GE 5,107
-0.2%
875 Core i7-4722HQ 5,106
-0.2%
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,563 Rank: 1101
Rank Name Score Visual
1097 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,565
+0%
1098 Core i7-7500U 4,564
+0%
1099 Xeon L5520 4,564
+0%
1100 PRO A10-9700E 4,564
+0%
1101 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,563
1102 Core i7-6650U 4,563
+0%
1103 Core i5-7267U 4,563
+0%
1104 Pentium G3470 4,563
+0%
1105 A8-6500 4,563
+0%
1106 Xeon E5430 4,563
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,588 Rank: 935
Rank Name Score Visual
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
+0%
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+0%
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+0%
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+-0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
+-0%
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
+-0%
940 Xeon X3470 4,587
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Embedded R1606G based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1083
Rank Name Score Visual
1079 Pentium Gold G5420 4,557
+0%
1080 Core i7-5557U 4,557
+0%
1081 Core i3-4130T 4,557
+0%
1082 Pentium Gold G6405 4,557
+0%
1083 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,556
1084 Core i7-4558U 4,556
+0%
1085 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,556
+0%
1086 Core i5-4330M 4,556
+0%
1087 Pentium G4600 4,555
+-0%
1088 Core i5-4200H 4,555
+-0%

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Ryzen Embedded R1606G Details

Built on AMD's Zen microarchitecture and fabricated at 14 nm using GlobalFoundries' process technology, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a compact, low-power processor designed for embedded applications. Launched in February 2020, it represents a mature platform that remains relevant in niche markets requiring efficiency and integrated graphics. The chip features a dual-core design with Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), effectively delivering four threads, and is targeted at the embedded market with a focus on power efficiency and virtualization support.

Operating at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and capable of boosting up to 3.5 GHz, the R1606G delivers balanced performance for its class. It includes 4 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, with 0.188 MiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. The processor supports DDR4-2400 memory via a dual-channel interface, enabling up to 35.76 GiB/s of memory bandwidth, and is compatible with a maximum of 32 GB of RAM. The integrated Radeon Vega 3 GPU operates at up to 1.2 GHz and includes 3 execution units, 192 unified shaders, and supports up to three displays, making it suitable for light multimedia and multi-screen embedded use.

With a TDP of 15 W and a configurable range from 12 W to 25 W, the R1606G emphasizes energy efficiency while maintaining a solid performance envelope. It is packaged in FC-BGA1140 and uses the Socket FP5 interface, which is typical for embedded systems requiring compact form factors. The processor supports a range of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, and includes features like Precision Boost 2 and Secure Memory Encryption, enhancing both computational performance and system security.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G achieves a single-core score of 5,117, ranking it #871 out of 2,060 processors, and a multicore score of 4,565, placing it #1,139 of 2,060. The overall score is 4,896, positioning it at #954 among all tested CPUs. While it trails significantly behind modern high-end desktop and server processors—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it competes effectively with older mainstream and embedded CPUs. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it outperforms many low-power mobile and embedded chips but lags behind high-end desktop and server platforms.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G remains a viable option for embedded systems where integrated graphics, virtualization, and low power consumption are priorities. Its combination of decent single-core performance, efficient power delivery, and strong virtualization support makes it suitable for industrial automation, digital signage, and thin client environments. While not a choice for high-performance computing, it offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for applications where power efficiency and integrated features are more critical than raw processing power.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Family: Ryzen
Series: R1000
Model Number: R1606G
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Banded
Socket: Socket
Package: FC-BGA1140
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 192.512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 8
PCIe Configuration: x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Radeon Vega 3
GPU Designer: AMD
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 3
Unified Shaders: 192

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 148 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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