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AMD 3015e vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

AMD 3015e

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The AMD 3015e is a dual-core, quad-thread processor (APU) of the Pollock product family. Its cores run at 1.2 GHz to 2.3 GHz and it has a low 6 W TDP, making it a good option for use in passively cooled laptops and ultra-small mini-PCs of the more affordable flavour. The processor first saw the light of day in 2020; it has a built-in Vega 3 graphics adapter running at up to 600 MHz.

Architecture & Features

This chip makes use of the rather dated Zen architecture for comparatively poor performance-per-MHz values. It has 4 MB of L3 cache and several PCI-Express 3.0 lanes for connecting NVMe SSDs, discrete graphics cards and other devices; its RAM controller functions in single-channel mode and supports DDR4-1600 memory or slower. AMD 3015e is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and many Linux distros as well. Please note this is not a user-replaceable CPU. It gets soldered permanently to the motherboard (FT5 socket interface).

Performance

While we have not tested a single system built around the 3015e as of August 2023, we have some performance data for the 3050e, a chip that is just slightly superior. Based on that, the 3015e is a low-end option competing with the likes of the Intel N4500 and the Intel 4415U that is good for basic tasks and applications only.

Graphics

The Vega 3 runs at an unusually low clock rate of 600 MHz, or less. It will let you connect several monitors in resolutions as high as UHD 2160p, and it will happily decode AVC, HEVC and VP9-encoded videos, too. The latest AV1 video codec is not supported; such a video will have to be software-decoded, with the limited CPU horsepower putting a hard limit on video resolution that can be played back without stuttering. Expect to see a lot of dropped frames when watching a 1080p30 video.

Gaming is possible to a very limited extent with this iGPU. Even if it's CS:GO or a similarly old game that you want to play, be prepared to set the settings to Low.

Power consumption

This little AMD processor has a low default TDP (also known as the long-term power limit) of 6 W, making it one of the better options for use in a passively cooled laptop, tablet, mini-PC.

The AMD 3015e is manufactured on a 14 nm process leading to poor, as of mid 2023, energy efficiency.

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G

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The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G is a mobile APU for thin and light embedded systems that was announced in early 2019. It includes four Zen cores clocked at 2.4 to 3.4 GHz and offers no SMT (four threads) and 4 MB L3-Cache. The integrated graphics card is called Radeon RX Vega 3 and offers 3 CUs (192 Shaders). The TDP is configurable between 12 and 25 Watt (15 Watt nominal).

More information on Raven Ridge can be found in our launch article.

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G

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The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G is a dual-core SoC designed for embedded systems that was announced in March 2019. It is similar to the Ryzen 3 3200U (or the 2200U with slightly increased clock speed) and based on the first generation of the Zen architecture. The Ryzen features two Zen cores with support for the thread-doubling SMT tech, clocked at 2.6 GHz - 3.5 GHz. The built-in Radeon RX Vega 3 iGPU has 3 CUs (192 unified shaders) clocked at up to 1,200 MHz. The default TDP is 15 W which makes the Ryzen a good fit for thin mid-range laptops.

In comparison to the faster Ryzen 3000 CPUs, the 3200U and therefore the R1606G is not using the newer Zen+ microarchitecture and is still manufactured in 14nm. Compared to the old Ryzen 3 2200U, the 3200U and R1606G therefore only offers a 100 MHz higher clock speed.

The R1606G is compatible with single-channel or dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM. Please go to our Raven Ridge launch article for details on the architecture and more.

ModelAMD 3015eAMD Ryzen Embedded R1505GAMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
SeriesAMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)
CodenamePollock (Zen)ZenZen
Series: Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU) Zen
AMD 3015e « 1.2 - 2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD 3015Ce1.2 - 2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G3.6 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U2.2 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U2.2 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G3.5 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H3.2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U2 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U2 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G2.6 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U2.5 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200U2.5 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G « 2.4 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Athlon 300U2.4 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G3.6 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U2.2 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U2.2 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G3.5 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H3.2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U2 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U2 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G « 2.6 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U2.5 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200U2.5 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G2.4 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
AMD Athlon 300U2.4 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock1200 - 2300 MHz2400 - 3300 MHz2600 - 3500 MHz
L1 Cache192 KB384 KB192 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 MB1 MB
L3 Cache4 MB4 MB4 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 42 / 42 / 4
TDP6 Watt10 Watt15 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C
SocketFT5AM4FP5
FeaturesDDR4-1600 RAM, PCIe 3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 600 MHz)AMD Radeon RX Vega 3AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerwww.amd.comwww.amd.com
Transistors4500 Million4500 Million

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
100%
1 R1606G +
1842 Points (2%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
100%
1 R1606G +
888 Points (38%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
100%
1 R1505G +
243 Points (27%)
144%
1 R1606G +
350 Points (39%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
100%
1 R1505G +
596 Points (1%)
119%
1 R1606G +
710 Points (2%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 R1505G +
264 Points (2%)
120%
1 R1606G +
317 Points (2%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 R1505G +
97.3 Points (29%)
143%
1 R1606G +
139 Points (42%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
100%
1 R1505G +
6931 MIPS (4%)
129%
1 R1606G +
8969 MIPS (5%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
100%
1 R1505G +
2505 MIPS (30%)
141%
1 R1606G +
3528 MIPS (42%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
100%
1 R1505G +
0.7 fps (1%)
308%
1 R1606G +
2 fps (4%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
100%
1 R1505G +
1725 Seconds (12%)
102%
1 R1606G +
1456 Seconds (10%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
100%
1 R1505G +
1.1 sec (24%)
109%
1 R1606G +
0.8 sec (17%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
100%
1 R1505G +
30288 Points (25%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
100%
1 R1505G +
38267 Points (32%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 R1505G +
2855 Points (7%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 R1505G +
4106 Points (7%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
464 Points (20%)
612 Points (26%)
877 Points (37%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
860 Points (2%)
1353 Points (2%)
1903 Points (3%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 R1505G +
616 Points (3%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 R1505G +
1370 Points (4%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 R1505G +
2667 Points (27%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 R1505G +
5478 Points (6%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
100%
1 R1505G +
1553 ms (2%)
101%
1 R1606G +
1131 ms (1%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
100%
1 R1505G +
106 Points (22%)
140%
1 R1606G +
148 Points (31%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
100%
1 R1606G +
626 Points (24%)

Average Benchmarks AMD 3015e → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G → 145% n=2

Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G → 205% n=2

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- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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