A10-7870K vs Ryzen Embedded V1202B
A10-7870K
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The A10-7870K is positioned at rank #368 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7870K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7870K | Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7870K | Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-7870K and Ryzen Embedded V1202B
A10-7870K
The A10-7870K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 28 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,506 points. Launch price was $120.
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,512 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-7870K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7870K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A10-7870K versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B — a 24.7% clock advantage for the A10-7870K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A10-7870K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7870K scores 3,506 against the Ryzen Embedded V1202B's 3,512 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-7870K vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B.
| Feature | A10-7870K | Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+70% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,506 | 3,512 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7870K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-7870K | Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7870K) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1202B). The A10-7870K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7870K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7870K rivals Core i3-4370.
| Feature | A10-7870K | Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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