Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs Core i3-4360T
Ryzen Embedded R1600
Core i3-4360T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4360T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Core i3-4360T
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.
Core i3-4360T
The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R1600 and Core i3-4360T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-4360T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4360T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1600 scores 3,276 against the Core i3-4360T's 3,294 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-4360T. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,276 | 3,294 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4360T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T). The Core i3-4360T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i3-4360T debuted at $138. At current prices ($0 vs $40), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $40 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $138 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 82.3 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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