AMD A6-3670K vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516

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AMD A6-3670K or AMD A6-3670K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A6-3670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
AMD A Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
AMD A6-3000 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 2
AMD A6-3670K Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3670K is 2.7 GHz
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.95 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
None None 3.95 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-3670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3670K uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
320 Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
3 Generation 9
AMD Radeon HD 6530D GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Direct X 12
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
5 Execution units 6
Q4/2010 Release date Q1/2020
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-3670K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
FM1 Socket FP6
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
60 $ Release price --
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
Llano (K10) Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
-- Chip design Chiplet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
32 nm Technology 7 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2020