AMD PRO A10-9700 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a consistent, though narrow, advantage for the AMD PRO A10-9700 across every tested workload. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the PRO A10-9700 scores 306 against 300 for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B, a 2% lead. That margin shrinks slightly in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the PRO A10-9700 posts 1275 versus 1253, a 1.8% advantage. The single-core results follow the same pattern: in Cinebench R20 single-core, the PRO A10-9700 scores 179 compared to 176, a 1.7% edge, and in Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 428 against 421, again a 1.7% lead. The largest gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, while the R20 and R23 tests all cluster around a 1.7% to 1.8% difference.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The PRO A10-9700 holds an average score of 1045, placing it at the 29th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B averages 1027, sitting at the 28th percentile. These percentile positions are adjacent, meaning the two parts are effectively in the same performance tier despite the PRO A10-9700 winning all five head-to-head comparisons. The nearest rivals for the PRO A10-9700 include the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 and Intel Core i5-6350HQ, both with identical average scores of 1045 and 1046 respectively. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B's closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1027, with the Intel Core i3-4340 just one point behind at 1026.

What stands out is the consistency: the PRO A10-9700 wins every test, but by margins that would be nearly imperceptible in real-world use. A 1.7% difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core, for instance, translates to 52 points out of 3037. The database records five wins for the PRO A10-9700 and zero for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B, yet the absolute scores show two processors that are statistically near-identical in rendering workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from entirely different design lineages. The AMD PRO A10-9700 uses the Excavator architecture under the Bristol Ridge codename, built on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It integrates 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B, in contrast, uses the Zen architecture, also produced by GlobalFoundries but on a 14 nm process, with 4,950 million transistors on a smaller 210 mm² die. The node shrink explains the transistor density: the Zen part packs roughly 60% more transistors into a physically smaller area.

Core counts differ substantially. The PRO A10-9700 provides 4 physical cores with 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B offers 2 physical cores with 4 threads thanks to simultaneous multithreading. Cache layouts are also different. The PRO A10-9700 has 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3 cache at all. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 2 MB L3 cache. The presence of L3 cache on the Ryzen part is a notable architectural advantage for workloads that benefit from shared data, even if the benchmark results do not show it translating into a win.

Clock speeds tell the opposite story. The PRO A10-9700 runs at a base clock of 3.50 GHz with a boost of 3.80 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is clocked much lower at 2.30 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. This 1.2 GHz base clock gap, combined with the higher core count, likely explains why the older Excavator part maintains its lead despite the newer Zen architecture. Power consumption differs dramatically: the PRO A10-9700 has a 65 W TDP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B draws only 15 W. That is a 50 W difference, and it frames the entire comparison: the PRO A10-9700 spends far more energy to achieve a marginal performance advantage.

Both processors support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration. The PRO A10-9700 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Ryzen Embedded V1202B has no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Neither supports ECC memory. The PRO A10-9700 uses AMD Socket AM4 and provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 CPU lanes. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses AMD Socket FP5, and its PCIe configuration is not recorded. Integrated graphics differ as well: the PRO A10-9700 carries Radeon R7 graphics, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B has Radeon Vega 3.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear but nuanced choice. The AMD PRO A10-9700 wins every benchmark in the comparison, and its 4-core, 4-thread configuration with higher clocks gives it a consistent edge across both single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests. For workloads that are purely about raw CPU throughput, such as rendering or batch processing, the recorded scores favor the PRO A10-9700, even if the margins are slim.

The Ryzen Embedded V1202B, however, is not without its arguments. It uses a newer Zen architecture on a 14 nm process, includes L3 cache, and consumes only 15 W compared to 65 W. The benchmark gap is so small that in practical terms these processors are interchangeable in performance, while the power draw difference is enormous. The PRO A10-9700 delivers roughly 2% more performance at more than four times the power envelope.

Strictly from the recorded data, there is no scenario where the Ryzen Embedded V1202B outperforms the PRO A10-9700 in Cinebench. The wins column reads 5 to 0 in favor of the PRO A10-9700. But the database also shows the Ryzen Embedded V1202B sitting at the 28th percentile against the PRO A10-9700's 29th, a single percentile point apart. The choice comes down to whether the user prioritizes the small but consistent performance lead of the 65 W part, or the vastly lower power draw and newer architecture of the 15 W part. The data cannot declare an absolute winner; it can only state that the PRO A10-9700 is faster in every measured test while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B is dramatically more efficient.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count: 4 cores for the PRO A10-9700 versus 2 cores for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. Thread count: 4 threads for both, since the Ryzen part uses SMT. Base clock: 3.50 GHz for the PRO A10-9700 versus 2.30 GHz for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B. Boost clock: 3.80 GHz versus 3.20 GHz. TDP: 65 W versus 15 W. Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus AMD Socket FP5. Architecture: Excavator versus Zen. Process node: 28 nm versus 14 nm. Transistor count: 3,100 million versus 4,950 million. Die size: 250 mm² versus 210 mm². L1 cache: 320 KB versus 128 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 MB versus 512 KB per core. L3 cache: none versus 2 MB shared. Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s versus not recorded. PCIe: Gen 3, 8 lanes versus not recorded. Integrated graphics: Radeon R7 versus Radeon Vega 3. Release date: 2017-07-26 versus 2018-02-20. Generation: A10 (Bristol Ridge) versus Ryzen Embedded (Zen, Great Horned Owl). The PRO A10-9700 has a recorded part number, AD970BAGM44AB; the Ryzen Embedded V1202B does not. Both are AMD parts, both are desktop market segment, both are active production, both are locked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 wins in all multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core it scores 306 against 300, a 2% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core it scores 1275 against 1253, and in Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 3037 against 2985, a 1.7% lead in both.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 also wins in single-core tests. It scores 179 in Cinebench R20 single-core versus 176 for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B, and 428 versus 421 in Cinebench R23 single-core, a 1.7% lead in both.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The PRO A10-9700 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 2 cores and 4 threads. Both processors present 4 threads to the operating system.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The PRO A10-9700 has a TDP of 65 W. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a TDP of 15 W. The Ryzen part consumes 50 W less by specification.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the PRO A10-9700 and the Ryzen Embedded V1202B have ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The PRO A10-9700 is built on a 28 nm process. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is built on a 14 nm process. Both are manufactured by GlobalFoundries.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD PRO A10-9700 wins in every recorded benchmark category, making it the choice for applications where measured Cinebench scores matter most. Its 4-core layout and higher clock speeds, 3.50 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost, give it an edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering tasks. The data shows a 2% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and a 1.7% lead in the newer R23 tests. For any user who needs the highest possible score in these workloads, the PRO A10-9700 is the pick.

The Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins in efficiency and architectural modernity, even though it loses every performance test. Its 15 W TDP against 65 W makes it the clear choice for power-constrained designs such as embedded systems or compact desktops. The Zen architecture with a shared 2 MB L3 cache and a 14 nm process represents a newer design generation, and the smaller 210 mm² die with 4,950 million transistors indicates a denser, more modern implementation. The Ryzen part also has a later release date, 2018-02-20 versus 2017-07-26.

The use-case split is straightforward. Performance-focused users with access to adequate cooling and power delivery should choose the PRO A10-9700, since it wins all five head-to-head benchmarks. Efficiency-focused users, or those building in constrained thermal environments, should choose the Ryzen Embedded V1202B, accepting a performance deficit of roughly 2% in exchange for a 50 W reduction in TDP. The PRO A10-9700 is also the only one of the two with recorded PCIe Gen 3 lanes and a stated memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, though the database does not record those figures for the Ryzen part. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B, for its part, is the only one with L3 cache. Neither processor supports ECC memory, so that is not a differentiating factor. The overall average benchmark scores, 1045 versus 1027, place the PRO A10-9700 one percentile point higher, which aligns with the head-to-head results: a narrow but complete sweep.