Core i3-8109U vs Ryzen Embedded R1606G

CPU

GPU

Core i3-8109U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8109U

2 / 4

4,184

+0.5%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 / 4

4,162

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 Core i3-8109U is positioned at rank #857 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8109U

#845

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1402%

#846

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1382%

#847

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1269%

#848

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1263%

#849

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1251%

#851

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1208%

#852

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1159%

#853

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1157%

#854

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1126%

#857

Core i3-8109U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8109U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded R1606G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-8109U	Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-8109U	Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-8109U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded R1606G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8109U and Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Core i3-8109U

The Core i3-8109U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,184 points. Launch price was $304.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G 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 3.5 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: 4,162 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-8109U and Ryzen Embedded R1606G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8109U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8109U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-8109U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8109U scores 4,184 against the Ryzen Embedded R1606G's 4,162 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-8109U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-8109U	Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	4,184	4,162
Geekbench 6 Single	1,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8109U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-8109U	Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Socket	FCBGA1528	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	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8109U) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G). The Core i3-8109U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 655), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8109U targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8109U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.