Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs Xeon Gold 6230N
Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R1606G and Xeon Gold 6230N
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.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R1606G packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G scores 4,162 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 20 / 40+900% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+588% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 20 MB+3900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,162 | 4,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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