
Core i3-6167U vs Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Core i3-6167U

Ryzen Embedded R1305G
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-6167U is positioned at rank 565 and the Ryzen Embedded R1305G is on rank 856, so the Core i3-6167U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6167U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R1305G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-6167U | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-6167U | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Core i3-6167U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Core i3-6167U
The Core i3-6167U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $304.

Ryzen Embedded R1305G
The Ryzen Embedded R1305G 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-6167U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6167U versus 2.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R1305G (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i3-6167U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6167U scores 3,128 against the Ryzen Embedded R1305G's 3,142 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1305G. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6167U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Core i3-6167U | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+80% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,128 | 3,142 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-6167U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-6167U | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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