Intel Core i3-2340UE vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i3-2340UE CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
Intel Core i3-2340UE AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-2340UE and the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-2340UE 2 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R (9)
Intel Core i 2000U (2) CPU group AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 (5)
2 Generation 1
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Banded Kestrel (Zen)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2340UE is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G clocks with 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.30 GHz Frequency 2.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.50 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.00 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
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Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.20 GHz
0.80 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation 8
32 nm Technology 14 nm
2 Max. displays 3
12 Compute units 3
96 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
10.1 DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-2340UE, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR4-2400
16 GB Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 8
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up 25 W
-- TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
BGA 1023 Socket FP5
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2019
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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.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.80 GHz
154 (33%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz
461 (100%)

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.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
858 (100%)

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.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1693 (100%)

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.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
4178 (100%)

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.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
366 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i3-2340UE AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
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