Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Core i5-7600K
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i5-7600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($84) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+81%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($84) |
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 i5-7600K
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 i5-7600K
The Core i5-7600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-7600K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7600K — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7600K uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 6,724 against the Core i5-7600K's 6,813 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-7600K. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600K.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| 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) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,724 | 6,813+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7600K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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, EPT (Core i5-7600K). The Core i5-7600K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600K targets Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-7600K debuted at $217. At current prices ($150 vs $84), the Core i5-7600K is $66 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 81.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-7600K — making the Core i5-7600K the 57.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1605B | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-31% | $217 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $84-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 81.1+81% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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