CPU
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Ryzen Embedded R1600
Pentium Silver J5040
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Silver J5040
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.
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5040 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5040 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver J5040 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1600 scores 3,276 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1600. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,276 | 3,252 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 435 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1600 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mini-PC |
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