AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the clear performance winner between these two processors. The data shows a decisive advantage in the only benchmark where both chips were directly measured: Cinebench R15 multi-core. In that test, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scored 658 against 300 for the Ryzen Embedded V1202B, a 119.3% advantage. With a 29th percentile ranking versus the V1202B's 28th, both sit near the bottom of the database, but the 3700U does so with substantially more compute headroom.

For users choosing between these two, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the pick for mobile workloads requiring more parallel processing. Its 4 cores and 8 threads double the V1202B's 2 cores and 4 threads, and its boost clock reaches 4.00 GHz compared to 3.20 GHz. The V1202B, by contrast, is a desktop-class embedded part that trades raw performance for a simpler, lower-power footprint. The recorded data indicates the 3700U is the better option for anyone who needs multi-threaded throughput, while the V1202B suits basic embedded tasks where its lower core count is sufficient.

Neither chip offers ECC memory support, and both lack an unlocked multiplier. Both are built on the same socket (AMD Socket FP5) and share a 15 TDP, meaning system integrators can potentially design around either without changing thermal or power delivery infrastructure. However, the performance gap is too large to ignore: the 3700U delivers more than double the multi-core score, making it the superior choice unless the specific embedded use case demands the V1202B's particular feature set.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two parts is significant. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B belongs to the 1000 series and uses the original Zen architecture, codenamed Great Horned Owl, on a 14 nm process, also at GlobalFoundries. The process node difference, 12 nm versus 14 nm, gives the 3700U a manufacturing advantage, allowing for higher clock speeds within the same TDP envelope.

Core and cache configurations diverge sharply. The 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the V1202B has 2 cores and 4 threads. The 3700U's L1 cache is 96 KB per core, whereas the V1202B has 128 KB per core. Both share 512 KB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is where a major difference appears: the 3700U has 4 MB shared, while the V1202B has only 2 MB shared. This means the 3700U has double the last-level cache, which helps sustain higher performance in multi-threaded scenarios.

Transistor counts are nearly identical, with the 3700U at 4,940 million and the V1202B at 4,950 million. Die size is exactly the same at 210 mm² for both. The integrated graphics differ as well: the 3700U ships with Radeon Vega 10, while the V1202B has Radeon Vega 3. This is a substantial difference in iGPU capability, with the 3700U offering a higher-tier graphics solution.

Memory support is identical in type and bus: both use DDR4 with dual-channel support. PCIe generation is Gen 3 for the 3700U, while the V1202B's PCIe information is not recorded in the database. The 3700U is a mobile part released later, on 2019-04-07, while the V1202B is a desktop embedded part released earlier, on 2018-02-20. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The 3700U boosts up to 4.00 GHz. The V1202B boosts up to 3.20 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

Q: How do their cache sizes compare?

A: The 3700U has 96 KB L1 per core and 4 MB shared L3. The V1202B has 128 KB L1 per core and 2 MB shared L3. Both have 512 KB L2 per core.

Q: Are they on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use AMD Socket FP5. Both have a TDP of 15.

Q: Which chip is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The 3700U is much faster. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 3700U scored 658 against 300 for the V1202B, a 119.3% delta.

Q: Do either of them support ECC memory?

A: No, both have ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: What are their market segments?

A: The 3700U is a Mobile part. The V1202B is a Desktop part, specifically for embedded applications.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B:

• Series: 3000 series (3700U) vs 1000 series (V1202B)
• Cores: 4 vs 2
• Threads: 8 vs 4
• Boost Clock: 4.00 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
• Architecture: Zen+ vs Zen
• Codename: Picasso vs Zen (Great Horned Owl)
• Generation: Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Picasso)) vs Ryzen Embedded (Zen (Great Horned Owl))
• Process Node: 12 nm vs 14 nm
• Transistors: 4,940 million vs 4,950 million
• L1 Cache: 96 KB (per core) vs 128 KB (per core)
• L3 Cache: 4 MB (shared) vs 2 MB (shared)
• PCIe: Gen 3 vs null (not recorded)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon Vega 10 vs Radeon Vega 3
• Market Segment: Mobile vs Desktop
• Release Date: 2019-04-07 vs 2018-02-20
• Part Number: YM370BC4T4MFG vs null (not recorded)

Fields that are identical include base clock (2.30 GHz), TDP (15), socket (AMD Socket FP5), foundry (GlobalFoundries), die size (210 mm²), L2 cache (512 KB per core), memory support (DDR4), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC memory (false), multiplier unlocked (false), and production status (Active).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains only one direct head-to-head benchmark between these two processors, and it is a decisive win for the 3700U.

Cinebench R15 Multi-Core: The 3700U scored 658, while the V1202B scored 300. The delta is 119.3% in favor of the 3700U. This is not a marginal difference; it is a complete rout. The 3700U's 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with its higher 4.00 GHz boost clock and larger 4 MB L3 cache, allow it to process multi-threaded workloads at more than twice the speed of the V1202B.

The V1202B does have additional benchmark records that the 3700U lacks: Cinebench R20 multi-core at 1253, R20 single-core at 176, R23 multi-core at 2985, and R23 single-core at 421. These scores, however, cannot be compared directly to the 3700U because the 3700U has no corresponding entries in the database. The only overlap is Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the outcome is unambiguous.

Given the 119.3% delta in that shared test, the performance hierarchy is clear. The 3700U is the stronger chip. The V1202B's single-core scores from newer Cinebench versions indicate it is not without capability, but they do not offset its massive multi-core deficit against the 3700U.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U wins on multi-core performance. Its 119.3% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core is the single most important data point. This processor is built for mobile devices that need to handle parallel tasks, such as content creation, compilation, or running multiple applications simultaneously. Its 4 cores, 8 threads, 4.00 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB L3 cache all contribute to this result. The Radeon Vega 10 integrated graphics also give it an edge for light gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, though no direct graphics benchmarks are recorded.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins on embedded simplicity. It has no direct benchmark wins in the database, but its profile suits a different purpose. With 2 cores and 4 threads, it consumes the same 15 TDP but offers lower peak performance, which can be desirable in thermally constrained embedded systems. Its 14 nm process and earlier release date suggest a more mature, stable platform for industrial or always-on applications. The larger L1 cache per core (128 KB vs 96 KB) may help in specific latency-sensitive single-threaded embedded tasks, though no benchmark confirms this. Its newer Cinebench R20 and R23 results, while not comparable to the 3700U, show it can still deliver reasonable single-core performance (176 in R20, 421 in R23) for basic control or interface duties.

For most users, the 3700U is the choice. The data shows a massive multi-core advantage, a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, and a more capable iGPU. The V1202B is only preferable if the specific embedded use case prioritizes its particular configuration, such as lower core count for simpler thermal management, or if the system design requires the exact feature set of the Great Horned Owl architecture. Otherwise, the benchmark results leave no doubt: the 3700U is the superior processor.