Celeron N5100 vs Ryzen Embedded R1600
Celeron N5100
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 Celeron N5100 is positioned at rank #183 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 Celeron N5100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | 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 Celeron N5100 and Ryzen Embedded R1600
Celeron N5100
The Celeron N5100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Celeron N5100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N5100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R1600 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron N5100. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+136% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+200% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,305 | 3,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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