Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Core i5-10210Y

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 / 4

4,162

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-10210Y

4 / 8

4,131

0.0%

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 i5-10210Y

#417

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

568%

#418

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

560%

#419

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

514%

#420

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

512%

#421

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

507%

#423

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

490%

#424

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

469%

#425

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

469%

#426

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

456%

#429

Core i5-10210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-10210Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i5-10210Y
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 (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i5-10210Y
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 i5-10210Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Core i5-10210Y

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 i5-10210Y

The Core i5-10210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,131 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10210Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10210Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G scores 4,162 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1606G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i5-10210Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+160%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	4,162	4,131
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,079
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,380

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R1606G	Core i5-10210Y
Socket	FP5	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3 2133 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G) / true (Core i5-10210Y). The Core i5-10210Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 615), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power.