Core i3-9100F vs Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i3-9100F
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+87%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 i3-9100F and Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i3-9100F
The Core i3-9100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,704 points. Launch price was $122.
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100F packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V1605B's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100F versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100F (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-9100F uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100F scores 6,704 against the Ryzen Embedded V1605B's 6,724 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100F vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B.
| Feature | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+80% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,704 | 6,724 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100F uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9100F) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1605B). Primary use case: Core i3-9100F targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100F launched at $97 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B debuted at $150. At current prices ($80 vs $150), the Core i3-9100F is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100F delivers 83.8 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — making the Core i3-9100F the 60.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100F | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $97-35% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.8+87% | 44.8 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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