Ryzen Embedded R1606G
VS
Core i3-1110G4

Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Core i3-1110G4

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i3-1110G4

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1110G4

#973
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1982%
#974
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1953%
#975
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1793%
#976
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1785%
#977
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1769%
#979
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1708%
#980
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1638%
#981
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1635%
#982
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1591%
#985
Core i3-1110G4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
99%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
98%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
98%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
97%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
97%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
95%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
95%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
95%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-1110G4 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen Embedded R1606GCore i3-1110G4
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 (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen Embedded R1606GCore i3-1110G4
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Core i3-1110G4

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G 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 3.5 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: 4,162 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Core i3-1110G4

The Core i3-1110G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,160 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Core i3-1110G4 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1110G4 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1110G4 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G scores 4,162 against the Core i3-1110G4's 4,160 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1606G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1110G4.

FeatureRyzen Embedded R1606GCore i3-1110G4
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+44%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
14 nm
10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture
Zen (2017−2020)
Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark
4,162
4,160
Geekbench 6 Single
1,491
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1110G4 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen Embedded R1606GCore i3-1110G4
Socket
FP5
FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1110G4). The Core i3-1110G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.

FeatureRyzen Embedded R1606GCore i3-1110G4
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Thin & Light Laptop