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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Embedded
CPU Socket:: FP5
Core/Thread Count:: 2C/4T
TDP:: 12--25W
CPU Series:: Ryzen Embedded R1000 Series

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AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 Review

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 embedded processor, 2C/4T 2.6 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.1 GHz, 12--25W TDP, FP5 platform.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is an AMD embedded processor in the Ryzen Embedded R1000 Series lineup, built on the FP5 platform. It offers 2C/4T at 2.6 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.1 GHz within a 12--25W power envelope. Designed for long-lifecycle embedded and industrial designs rather than consumer desktops, it targets systems needing extended availability and predictable performance.

Performance and Architecture

With 2C/4T, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 runs 2.6 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.1 GHz. Cache totals 1 MB L2 and 4 MB L3. As an embedded part, it targets industrial, networking, and edge-compute designs that need long-term supply stability.

Platform and Connectivity

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is built for the FP5 infrastructure. It supports DDR4-2400 memory via a Dual Channel w/ECC controller. I/O includes 8L Gen3 PCIe lanes. Networking support includes 2x 10GbE.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's embedded listings, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 sits alongside other Ryzen Embedded parts, differentiated mainly by core count, clock speed, and TDP. Buyers should weigh this against consumer desktop or server parts only when long-lifecycle embedded availability matters more than raw price or upgrade cadence.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen
Model Number	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Codename	Great Horned Owl
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Embedded
Microarchitecture	Zen
Socket	FP5
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	12 W
Max Turbo Power	25 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4
Max Memory Speed	2400 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
ECC Support	Yes

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3
iGPU Compute Units	3
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0
PCIe Lanes	8

Commercial

Retail Availability	Tray OEM

Form Factor	Embedded
TDP	12--25W
Junction Temp Range	0-105°C
Security Processor	Yes
Memory Controller	Dual Channel w/ECC
Ethernet	2x 10GbE
USB	2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen2
SATA	2
Low Speed Interfaces	AZ , EMMC , eSPI , GPIO , I2C , LPC , SD , SMBus , SPI , UART

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Industrial and embedded system designs
Long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments
Designs requiring extended part availability

Not for

Consumer desktop or gaming builds
DIY PC upgrades
Budget-focused general-purpose systems

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600?

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is a processor from AMD. Key specs: CPU Architecture Zen, Cores 2, Threads 4, Base Clock 2.6 GHz, Boost Clock 3.1 GHz.

Who is the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 best suited to?

It suits industrial and embedded system designs, long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments, designs requiring extended part availability.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600?

It is a poor fit for consumer desktop or gaming builds, diy pc upgrades, budget-focused general-purpose systems.