Intel Core i5-520UM vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Intel Core i5-520UM or AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G - 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 Intel Core i5-520UM has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.87 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-520UM was released in Q1/2010.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G was released in Q2/2019.

The Intel Core i5-520UM has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-520UM is 1.07 GHz (1.87 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is at 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core i5-520UM or AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

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.

The Intel Core i5-520UM can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-520UM is 18 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i5-520UM is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache.