Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Core i5-2550K
Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Core i5-2550K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2550K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) |
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 R1606G and Core i5-2550K
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 i5-2550K
The Core i5-2550K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,228 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R1606G packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2550K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2550K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-2550K — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-2550K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-2550K uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G scores 4,162 against the Core i5-2550K's 4,228 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i5-2550K. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2550K.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,162 | 4,228+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,058 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 707 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,010 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2550K uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G) / Yes (Core i5-2550K).
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R1606G launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-2550K debuted at $235. At current prices ($0 vs $46), the Ryzen Embedded R1606G is $46 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $235 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $46 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 91.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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