Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
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.
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,489 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B versus 2 GHz on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 3,512 against the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition's 3,489 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,512 | 3,489 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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