CPU
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Ryzen Embedded R1600
Core i3-6100E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 i3-6100E
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 i3-6100E
The Core i3-6100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,315 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded R1600 and Core i3-6100E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100E — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R1600. The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-6100E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1600 scores 3,276 against the Core i3-6100E's 3,315 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-6100E. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6100E.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+15% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,276 | 3,315+1% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600) / true (Core i3-6100E). The Core i3-6100E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i3-6100E debuted at $225. At current prices ($0 vs $50), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $50 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 66.3 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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