Ryzen Embedded R1606G vs i5-7442EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7442EQ
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
3.04
+16.9%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.60

Core i5-7442EQ outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1606G by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7442EQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16391732
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.49no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency11.509.84
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7442EQ 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 speedno data2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier2126
L1 cache256 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7442EQ 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)
Socketno dataFP5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7442EQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Ryzen Embedded R1606G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600DDR4-2400
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
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Intel HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7442EQ 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.

i5-7442EQ 3.04
+16.9%
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.

i5-7442EQ 4834
+16.9%
Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4135

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.04 2.60
Integrated graphics card 3.11 2.98
Recency 3 January 2017 25 February 2020
Physical cores 4 2

i5-7442EQ has a 16.9% higher aggregate performance score, 4.4% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen Embedded R1606G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years.

The Core i5-7442EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1606G in performance tests.


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