Ryzen Embedded V2516 vs i7-7600U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.42
Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.51
+252%

Ryzen Embedded V2516 outperforms Core i7-7600U by a whopping 252% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1787913
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency14.7151.73
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier2821
L1 cache128 KB384 KB
L2 cache512 KB3 MB
L3 cache4 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data156 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FP6
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+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
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 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 i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 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 i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 620AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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.

i7-7600U 2.42
Ryzen Embedded V2516 8.51
+252%

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.

i7-7600U 3701
Ryzen Embedded V2516 13016
+252%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.42 8.51
Recency 3 January 2017 10 November 2020
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a 251.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7600U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7600U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7600U and Ryzen Embedded V2516, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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