Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
3.6 GHz
L3 cache
2 MB
TDP
15W
Socket
FP5
Performance breakdown
Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4
Lab scores
Performance score4
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)3.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Multiplier
- 20
- L1 cache
- 512 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 2 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 32 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 38.397 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 15W
- Max temperature
- 105°C
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it for sipping power while still feeling zippy in a small server or media box. The usual gripe is that it runs hot with the stock cooler and finding a compatible board is a headache.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool always
- Smooth quad-core desktop performance
- Plenty of threads for light servers
- Stays quiet with tiny coolers
Cons
- Integrated graphics too weak for gaming
- No upgrade path beyond this chip
- Limited motherboard availability and support
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B
A Zen-based 15W system-on-chip that trades peak performance for exceptional power efficiency and integrated graphics in compact designs.
Get it if you need a low-power, fanless CPU for a compact industrial PC or home server that sips electricity. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or heavy multitasking, as this older Zen chip will feel sluggish.
Buy it if…
- You need a low-power home server that sips electricity.
- You want a silent mini PC for basic office work and web browsing.
- You're building a compact industrial system that must run 24/7.
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