Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs i5-6300HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6300HQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.96
+13.8%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.60

Core i5-6300HQ outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1606G by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16441717
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency6.239.84
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier2326
L1 cache256 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1440FP5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-6300HQ 2.96
+13.8%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 2.60

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-6300HQ 4696
+13.6%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4135

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-6300HQ 466
+47%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 317

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-6300HQ 131
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 139
+6.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 2.60
Integrated graphics card 2.59 2.98
Recency 1 September 2015 25 February 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 25 Watt

i5-6300HQ has a 13.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G, on the other hand, has 15.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, and 80% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6300HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1606G in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6300HQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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