Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Core i3-9100F
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i3-9100F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+87%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 V1605B and Core i3-9100F
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-9100F
The Core i3-9100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,704 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9100F's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100F — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100F (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-9100F uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Core i3-9100F's 6,704 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100F.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,724 | 6,704 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1605B) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9100F). Primary use case: Core i3-9100F targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100F debuted at $97. At current prices ($150 vs $80), the Core i3-9100F is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 83.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100F — making the Core i3-9100F the 60.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $97-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $80-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 83.8+87% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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