Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs Core i3-4160
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Core i3-4160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
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 Ryzen Embedded V1202B and Core i3-4160
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.
Core i3-4160
The Core i3-4160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,506 points. Launch price was $133.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V1202B and Core i3-4160 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-4160 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-4160 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4160 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 3,512 against the Core i3-4160's 3,506 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4160.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,512 | 3,506 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4160 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1202B) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4160). The Core i3-4160 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4160 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-4160 rivals FX-6300.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i3-4160 debuted at $117. At current prices ($60 vs $52), the Core i3-4160 is $8 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1202B delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 67.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-4160 — making the Core i3-4160 the 14.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-15% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $52-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5 | 67.4+15% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
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