Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Core i3-8109U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 / 4

4,162

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i3-8109U

2 / 4

4,184

+0.5%

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 i3-8109U

#845

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1402%

#846

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1382%

#847

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1269%

#848

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1263%

#849

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1251%

#851

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1208%

#852

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1159%

#853

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1157%

#854

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1126%

#857

Core i3-8109U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8109U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded R1606G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i3-8109U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i3-8109U
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.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G Benchmark Check

Core i3-8109U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Core i3-8109U

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.

Core i3-8109U

The Core i3-8109U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,184 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Core i3-8109U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8109U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8109U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8109U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G scores 4,162 against the Core i3-8109U's 4,184 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-8109U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i3-8109U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,162	4,184
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8109U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i3-8109U
Socket	FP5	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8109U). The Core i3-8109U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 655), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8109U targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8109U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.