AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs AMD A6-6420K
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CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G or AMD A6-6420K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G was released in Q2/2019. The AMD A6-6420K has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-6420K was released in Q1/2014. |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R (9) | Family | AMD A (112) |
| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 (5) | CPU group | AMD A6-6000 (3) |
| 1 | Generation | 3 |
| Banded Kestrel (Zen) | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD A6-6420K has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 2 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 2.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
| 3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
| 3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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| AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
| 1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| 8 | GPU Generation | 5 |
| 14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| 3 | Max. displays | 2 |
| 3 | Compute units | 3 |
| 192 | Shader | 192 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| 2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| 12 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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| AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
| Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-6420K can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
| DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
| Yes | ECC | No |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| 4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
| 3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
| 8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
| 7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD A6-6420K is 65 W. |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
| 15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| 25 W | TDP up | -- |
| 12 W | TDP down | -- |
| 105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD A6-6420K cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
| 14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
| FP5 | Socket | FM2 |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
| -- | Release price | 53 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
AMD Radeon HD 8470D @ 0.80 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | AMD A6-6420K |
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