Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs A8-7670K
Ryzen Embedded R1600
A8-7670K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R1600 and A8-7670K
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.
A8-7670K
The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7670K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7670K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 22.9% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1600 scores 3,276 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1600.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,276 | 3,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600) / true (A8-7670K). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 launched at $0 MSRP, while the A8-7670K debuted at $118. At current prices ($0 vs $43), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $43 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $118 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $43 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 76.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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