AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G or Apple A9X - 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 Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R (9) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 (5) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
1 | Generation | 9 |
Banded Kestrel (Zen) | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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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 Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.26 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.26 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | Apple A9X |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
3 | Compute units | 48 |
192 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A9X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 Apple A9X can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 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 Apple A9X is 8 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 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 Apple A9X cache has a total of 7.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |