CPU Comparison

The AMD A10-9700 and AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B deliver nearly identical benchmark performance, despite fundamentally different designs. The A10-9700 wins all five head-to-head Cinebench tests, but the margins are razor-thin, ranging from 0.6% to 1.1%. The A10-9700 edges out the V1202B in multi-core R15 (302 vs 300), multi-core R20 (1261 vs 1253), and single-core R20 (178 vs 176). The pattern holds in R23, with the A10-9700 scoring 3004 vs 2985 multi-core and 424 vs 421 single-core. Both processors sit at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are 1034 and 1027, respectively. The data points to a statistical tie in raw compute, meaning the choice comes down to platform and power characteristics rather than speed.

The Verdict

From the benchmark data alone, neither chip has a meaningful performance advantage. The AMD A10-9700 wins every head-to-head test, but the largest margin is just 1.1% in Cinebench R20 single-core. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 1034 for the A10-9700 versus 1027 for the V1202B, a gap of only 0.7%. The nearest rivals tell the same story, the A10-9700 trades blows with the AMD A10-7890K (1035, -0.1%) and the Intel Pentium G4560 (1031, 0.3%), while the V1202B matches the Intel Core i7-5650U (1027, 0%) and sits just above the Intel Processor N150 (1025, 0.2%).

The decisive factors are architectural and physical, not performance-based. The A10-9700 is a 65W desktop part on AMD Socket AM4 with four Excavator cores, a 3.50 GHz base clock, and a 3.80 GHz boost clock. The V1202B is a 15W embedded part on AMD Socket FP5 with two Zen cores, four threads, a 2.30 GHz base clock, and a 3.20 GHz boost clock. The V1202B uses a 14 nm process versus 28 nm for the A10-9700, and it includes 2 MB of shared L3 cache, which the A10-9700 lacks entirely.

Strictly from the data, the A10-9700 is the pick for anyone who needs the absolute highest Cinebench scores and can accommodate a 65W thermal envelope on an AM4 motherboard. The V1202B is the rational choice for compact, low-power embedded systems where 15W TDP and a smaller 210 mm² die matter more than a 0.7% average benchmark lead. The A10-9700 is end-of-life, while the V1202B remains active in production, which may influence long-term availability.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD A10-9700 has an average benchmark score of 1034, compared to 1027 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B, a difference of 0.7%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The A10-9700 scores 3004 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the V1202B scores 2985, giving the A10-9700 a 0.6% win.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD A10-9700 has a TDP of 65W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a TDP of 15W.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the A10-9700 has a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the V1202B has no memory bandwidth figure provided.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two chips?

A: The AMD A10-9700 is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is listed as active in production.

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The AMD A10-9700 has 4 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 2 cores. Both support 4 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent entirely different design generations from AMD. The A10-9700 uses the Excavator architecture, built on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 250 mm² and 3,100 million transistors. It is part of the Bristol Ridge generation and targets the desktop market. The V1202B uses the Zen architecture, also fabricated by GlobalFoundries, but on a 14 nm process, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,950 million transistors. It belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 1000 series, codenamed Great Horned Owl, and is classified as a desktop part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The A10-9700 has 320 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache at all. The V1202B has 128 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 2 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the V1202B offers a third cache level that the A10-9700 simply does not have, which can help with repeated data access patterns.

The integrated graphics also differ. The A10-9700 ships with Radeon R7 graphics, while the V1202B includes Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Neither processor has unlocked multipliers, so overclocking is not an option from the data. The A10-9700 uses AMD Socket AM4, while the V1202B uses AMD Socket FP5, making them physically incompatible despite both being AMD products.

Specification Differences

The core counts set them apart immediately: the A10-9700 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the V1202B has 2 cores and 4 threads. Clock speeds favor the A10-9700, which runs at 3.50 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost, versus 2.30 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost for the V1202B. TDP is a major split, with the A10-9700 drawing 65W against just 15W for the V1202B.

Process technology and physical dimensions differ as well. The A10-9700 uses a 28 nm node with 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. The V1202B uses a 14 nm node with 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. This means the V1202B packs more transistors into a smaller area, consistent with its newer architecture.

Cache specifications are not directly comparable. The A10-9700 has 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3. The V1202B has 128 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 2 MB of shared L3. Memory support is identical in type, DDR4, dual-channel, but the A10-9700 lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the V1202B provides no such figure. The A10-9700 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while no PCIe information is given for the V1202B. Neither supports ECC memory. Release dates are about seven months apart: the A10-9700 launched on 2017-07-26, and the V1202B on 2018-02-20.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the A10-9700, but every win is marginal. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the A10-9700 scores 302 against 300 for the V1202B, a 0.7% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 1261 versus 1253, a 0.6% gap. Single-core results follow the same trend: R20 singles out the A10-9700 at 178 versus 176, a 1.1% margin, which is the largest win for either chip in any test. R23 multi-core has the A10-9700 at 3004 versus 2985, another 0.6% difference. R23 single-core closes the set at 424 versus 421, a 0.7% edge.

The data suggests the A10-9700's higher clock speeds, 3.80 GHz boost versus 3.20 GHz boost, contribute to its consistent, if small, advantage. The V1202B's 14 nm Zen architecture and L3 cache do not translate into a performance win in these Cinebench workloads. Notably, the V1202B's two physical cores with four threads manage to stay within 1% of the A10-9700's four physical cores in multi-threaded tests, which indicates the efficiency of the Zen design. In R15 multi-core, the score gap is just 2 points; in R23 multi-core, it is 19 points. The average benchmark scores align with this picture, showing a 7-point difference out of roughly 1030.

Where Each One Wins

The A10-9700 wins every benchmark test in the head-to-head comparison, so on pure performance it is the clear choice. Its 1.1% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core is the largest margin of the set, and it holds a 0.6% to 0.7% advantage in all multi-core tests. For users who prioritize maximum Cinebench throughput and are building on the AM4 platform, the data supports the A10-9700. It also offers a higher base clock (3.50 GHz vs 2.30 GHz) and boost clock (3.80 GHz vs 3.20 GHz), which may benefit lightly threaded workloads beyond the tested benchmarks.

The V1202B does not win a single head-to-head test, but it has structural advantages that matter outside of raw scores. Its 15W TDP is 50W lower than the A10-9700's 65W, which makes it suitable for thermally constrained or fanless embedded systems. It uses a 14 nm process, which is more advanced than the 28 nm node of the A10-9700, and it includes 2 MB of shared L3 cache, which the A10-9700 lacks. The V1202B is also listed as active in production, while the A10-9700 is end-of-life, so availability for new designs favors the V1202B. The V1202B's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5650U at identical average score (1027, 0% delta), while the A10-9700's closest competitor is the AMD A10-7890K at 1035 (-0.1%), which effectively matches it.

For a desktop user with an AM4 board and no power constraints, the A10-9700 is the data-backed winner. For an embedded developer or a system builder targeting low power draw, the V1202B offers nearly identical performance at a fraction of the thermal budget. The benchmarks will not separate them; the platform and power requirements will.