Intel Core i5-655K vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-655K CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
Intel Core i5-655K AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-655K and the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-655K 2 core processor released in Q1/2010 with the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R (9)
Intel Core i5 600 (6) CPU group AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 (5)
1 Generation 1
Clarkdale Architecture Banded Kestrel (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-655K is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G clocks with 1.20 GHz (2.60 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-655K Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.20 GHz Frequency 1.20 GHz
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

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.

Intel Core i5-655K Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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 (Westmere) GPU AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge)
0.50 GHz GPU frequency 1.00 GHz
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
5 GPU Generation 8
32 nm Technology 14 nm
2 Max. displays 3
12 Compute units 3
24 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 (Westmere) 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 Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No 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 i5-655K, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-655K Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
DDR3-1066, 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
No ECC Yes
0.50 MB L2 Cache --
4.00 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 i5-655K has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-655K Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-655K has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5-655K Characteristic AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
LGA 1156 Socket FP5
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2020
177 $ Release price --
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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 i5-655K Intel Core i5-655K
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35 (9%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.00 GHz
384 (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 i5-655K Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz
564 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
0 (0%)

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 i5-655K Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1252 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 i5-655K Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2221 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-655K AMD Ryzen Embedded R1102G
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