Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs Core i3-8130U
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Core i3-8130U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8130U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i3-8130U
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 i3-8130U
The Core i3-8130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,521 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V1202B and Core i3-8130U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-8130U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-8130U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8130U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 3,512 against the Core i3-8130U's 3,521 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-8130U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8130U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,512 | 3,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8130U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1202B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8130U). The Core i3-8130U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8130U rivals Ryzen 3 2200U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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