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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +281.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 87.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 88.9 vs 47.5 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

Trade-offs

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148.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded R1505G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 3600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,799 vs 17,685).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.5 vs 88.9 PassMark/$ ($80 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +281.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 87.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 88.9 vs 47.5 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 3600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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148.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded R1505G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,799 vs 17,685).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.5 vs 88.9 PassMark/$ ($80 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3600 better than Ryzen Embedded R1505G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 281.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 365.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 281.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3600 is the better fit. You are getting 365.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 3600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3600 is 148.8% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $80 MSRP, and it gives you a 281.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 87.1% better value on MSRP (88.9 vs 47.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 3600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded R1505G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
1080p
low	200 FPS	95 FPS
medium	161 FPS	95 FPS
high	135 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	95 FPS
medium	119 FPS	95 FPS
high	96 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	62 FPS
medium	58 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
1080p
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	404 FPS	93 FPS
high	332 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	420 FPS	87 FPS
medium	359 FPS	75 FPS
high	303 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	61 FPS
medium	259 FPS	54 FPS
high	230 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
1080p
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	442 FPS	95 FPS
high	442 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	442 FPS	95 FPS
high	442 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	361 FPS	95 FPS
high	305 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	95 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
1080p
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	442 FPS	95 FPS
high	442 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	442 FPS	95 FPS
high	442 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	95 FPS
medium	442 FPS	95 FPS
high	413 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

The Ryzen Embedded R1505G 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 3,799 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 3600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 versus 3.3 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G — a 24% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3600 uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17,685 against the Ryzen Embedded R1505G's 3,799 — a 129.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+27%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+50%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+700%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	17,685+366%	3,799
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,295	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) vs 8 (Ryzen Embedded R1505G) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Socket	AM4	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24+200%	8

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 5 3600) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Embedded R1505G). The Ryzen Embedded R1505G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation, Ryzen Embedded R1505G targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming/Budget Workstation	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G debuted at $80. On MSRP ($199 vs $80), the Ryzen Embedded R1505G is $119 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3600 delivers 88.9 pts/$ vs 47.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded R1505G — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 60.7% better value option.