A8-9600 vs Ryzen Embedded R1600
A8-9600
Ryzen Embedded R1600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The A8-9600 is positioned at rank #387 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-9600
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-9600 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-9600 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-9600 and Ryzen Embedded R1600
A8-9600
The A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,295 points. Launch price was $78.
Ryzen Embedded R1600
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A8-9600 versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the A8-9600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The A8-9600 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-9600 scores 3,295 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 0.6% lead for the A8-9600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-9600 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,295 | 3,276 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 607 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-9600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-9600) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600). The A8-9600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Series), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-9600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-9600 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Series | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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