AMD A10-5800K vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G records an average benchmark score of 797, while the AMD A10-5800K scores 778. That puts the Ryzen part roughly 2.4% ahead in the database's aggregate measure.

Q: How do the two chips compare in their nearest rival groups?

A: The Ryzen Embedded R1606G sits within 0.5% of the Intel Pentium Silver J5040 (801) and within 0.4% of the AMD A10-5800B (794). The A10-5800K is essentially tied with the Intel Pentium G4520 (778, 0% delta) and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-7100 (781). Both chips land at the 21st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The A10-5800K has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G has 2 cores and 4 threads. The A10 offers twice the physical core count, but both support the same thread count due to the Ryzen part's simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The A10-5800K runs at a 3.80 GHz base clock with a 4.20 GHz boost, while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G runs at 2.60 GHz base and 3.50 GHz boost. The A10 has higher clocks on both counts.

Q: Which chip is more power efficient?

A: The Ryzen Embedded R1606G is rated at 25 W TDP, compared to 100 W for the A10-5800K. The embedded part uses one quarter of the power budget.

Q: What memory technologies do they support?

A: The Ryzen Embedded R1606G supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The A10-5800K supports DDR3 with dual-channel configuration and 29.9 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and design philosophies. The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses the Zen architecture, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 3,500 million transistors into a 148 mm² die. The A10-5800K uses the Piledriver architecture, built on a 32 nm process, also at GlobalFoundries, with 1,303 million transistors on a 246 mm² die. The Ryzen part is newer, denser, and physically smaller despite holding nearly three times the transistor count.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen Embedded R1606G provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The A10-5800K has 192 KB of L1 total and 4 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache at all. The Ryzen part's per-core L2 and dedicated L3 give it a more modern hierarchy, while the A10 relies on a larger shared L2.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen Embedded R1606G includes Radeon Vega 3 graphics, while the A10-5800K packs Radeon HD 7660D. The Ryzen part's Vega architecture is significantly newer and supports DDR4 memory, which benefits integrated graphics performance. The A10's HD 7660D is tied to DDR3 memory with lower bandwidth.

The socket and platform targets are entirely different. The Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses AMD Socket FP5, targets the mobile embedded segment, and remains in active production. The A10-5800K uses AMD Socket FM2, targets desktop systems, and is end-of-life. The Ryzen part supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 CPU lanes, while the A10 supports PCIe Gen 2 with no lane count specified in the database.

The generation labels confirm the gap: the Ryzen part belongs to the Ryzen Embedded (Zen, Banded Kestrel) generation, released in February 2020. The A10 belongs to the A10 (Trinity) generation, released in October 2012. The Ryzen part also has a locked multiplier, while the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G wins in efficiency and modern platform features. Its 25 W TDP makes it suitable for compact, always-on embedded systems where power draw and heat dissipation matter. The DDR4 memory support and PCIe Gen 3 connectivity provide a more current I/O foundation. The newer Vega 3 graphics, combined with higher memory bandwidth, give it an edge in light graphics workloads despite having fewer cores.

The A10-5800K wins in raw multi-threaded throughput potential from its four physical cores. Its higher base and boost clocks (3.80 GHz and 4.20 GHz) give it an advantage in single-threaded responsiveness when the workload does not scale with newer architectural features. The unlocked multiplier makes it attractive for users who want to manually overclock, a feature the Ryzen part lacks.

The benchmark data shows the Ryzen part ahead in the aggregate score, but the A10 holds its own in specific tests. The Ryzen Embedded R1606G records a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 317 and a single-core score of 139. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1,842 multi-core and 888 single-core. The A10-5800K has Geekbench scores of 1,102 multi-core and 454 single-core. Direct comparison across different benchmark suites is not possible, but the aggregate numbers put the Ryzen part ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category:

• Cores: 2 (Ryzen) vs 4 (A10)
• Threads: 4 (Ryzen) vs 4 (A10)
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz (Ryzen) vs 3.80 GHz (A10)
• Boost clock: 3.50 GHz (Ryzen) vs 4.20 GHz (A10)
• TDP: 25 W (Ryzen) vs 100 W (A10)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP5 (Ryzen) vs AMD Socket FM2 (A10)
• Architecture: Zen (Ryzen) vs Piledriver (A10)
• Process node: 14 nm (Ryzen) vs 32 nm (A10)
• Transistors: 3,500 million (Ryzen) vs 1,303 million (A10)
• Die size: 148 mm² (Ryzen) vs 246 mm² (A10)
• L1 cache: 96 KB per core (Ryzen) vs 192 KB total (A10)
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core (Ryzen) vs 4 MB shared (A10)
• L3 cache: 4 MB shared (Ryzen) vs none (A10)
• Memory support: DDR4 (Ryzen) vs DDR3 (A10)
• Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s (Ryzen) vs 29.9 GB/s (A10)
• PCIe: Gen 3, 8 lanes (Ryzen) vs Gen 2 (A10)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 3 (Ryzen) vs Radeon HD 7660D (A10)
• Market segment: Mobile (Ryzen) vs Desktop (A10)
• Production status: Active (Ryzen) vs End-of-life (A10)
• Release date: February 2020 (Ryzen) vs October 2012 (A10)
• Multiplier: Locked (Ryzen) vs Unlocked (A10)
• Part number: YE1606C4T2OFG (Ryzen) vs AD580KWOA44HJAD580KWOHJBOX (A10)

The only similarities are the manufacturer, dual-channel memory bus, lack of ECC support, and the 21st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two specific processors. Instead, the available evidence comes from their individual benchmark suites and aggregate scores.

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G achieves an average benchmark score of 797. Its nearest rivals include the AMD A10-7850K at 796 (0.1% delta), the AMD A6-9400 at 794 (0.3% delta), and the AMD A10-5800B at 794 (0.4% delta). It trails the Intel Pentium Silver J5040 at 801 by 0.5%. This places the Ryzen part in a tight cluster of mid-range chips separated by less than 1%.

The A10-5800K achieves an average benchmark score of 778. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Pentium G4520 at 778 (0% delta), the AMD Athlon X4 760K at 777 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Pentium Silver J5005 at 776 (0.3% delta). It trails the Intel Core i3-7100 at 781 by 0.4%. This places the A10 in a similarly tight cluster, but at a slightly lower absolute level.

The gap between the two aggregate scores is 19 points out of roughly 780, or about 2.4%. That is a modest but consistent advantage for the Ryzen part across the database's weighted benchmark mix.

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G's individual benchmark results show a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 317 and a single-core score of 139. In the newer Cinebench R23, it scores 1,842 multi-core and 888 single-core. The A10-5800K's Geekbench results are 1,102 multi-core and 454 single-core. The single-core Geekbench figure of 454 for the A10 is substantially lower than the Ryzen part's R23 single-core score of 888, though the different benchmark generations prevent a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The production status difference is stark: the Ryzen part is active and current, while the A10 is end-of-life. The Ryzen part also benefits from a much newer release date, February 2020 versus October 2012. For any new system design, the Ryzen part's active status and modern platform support make it the more viable choice.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is the better choice for new system designs, embedded applications, and efficiency-focused builds. The data shows it ahead in aggregate benchmark score (797 vs 778), with a 14 nm process, DDR4 memory support, PCIe Gen 3, and a 25 W TDP. Its active production status and 2020 release date mean it remains a current platform option. The Vega 3 integrated graphics and 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a modern feature set that the A10 cannot match.

The AMD A10-5800K remains relevant only for legacy desktop upgrades or overclocking enthusiasts. Its four physical cores and higher clocks (3.80 GHz base, 4.20 GHz boost) provide competitive multi-threaded performance in its benchmark cluster, and the unlocked multiplier offers manual tuning flexibility. However, its 100 W TDP, DDR3 memory, PCIe Gen 2, and end-of-life status make it unsuitable for new builds.

Users who need a low-power embedded processor with current memory and I/O standards should choose the Ryzen Embedded R1606G. Users who already own an FM2 platform and want to maximize clock speed on a legacy system might still consider the A10-5800K. The benchmark data, however, consistently favors the Ryzen part in the aggregate, and the architectural advantages of Zen over Piledriver are clear across every major specification category.