AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs Intel Core i3-4160T Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors, both of which are dual-core, four-thread parts aimed at compact or embedded desktop systems. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the outright performance winner, taking all five head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its lead is consistent, ranging from 11.4% to 11.7% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, in both single-core and multi-core workloads. This is a substantial and uniform advantage, indicating a generational leap in architecture efficiency rather than a narrow victory.

The Intel Core i3-4160T, however, is not without its own strengths. It features a higher base clock of 3.10 GHz compared to the AMD's 2.30 GHz, and it utilizes a more mature, albeit older, 22 nm process. For users locked into the Intel Socket 1150 platform with DDR3 memory, the i3-4160T remains a viable, active option. The database places the Intel part at the 29th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD sits at the 28th, showing that despite the benchmark losses, the Intel chip is nominally a hair above the AMD in overall database standing.

Given the data, the verdict is straightforward: choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B for maximum compute throughput, lower power draw, and modern memory support. Choose the Intel Core i3-4160T strictly if you are constrained to an existing LGA1150 motherboard and DDR3 system, as its performance, while lower, is still within the same average class. The AMD is the better pure performer; the Intel is the better platform fit for legacy builds.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design eras. The Intel Core i3-4160T is built on Intel's Haswell architecture, produced on a 22 nm process at Intel's own foundries. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B, meanwhile, uses the Zen architecture, manufactured on a 14nm node at GlobalFoundries, and incorporates 4,950 million transistors across a 210 mm² die. This transistor count difference is stark, meaning the AMD chip integrates significantly more logic, which explains its ability to execute more work per clock cycle despite a lower base frequency.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel part offers 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a 3 MB shared L3 pool. The AMD offers larger per-core caches: 128 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, but a smaller 2 MB shared L3. The AMD's larger L1/L2 setup benefits single-threaded responsiveness, while the Intel chip's larger L3 helps if the workload repeatedly accesses a shared data set, but the benchmark data shows the AMD still prevails in all tests.

Memory support is another dividing line. The Intel i3-4160T exclusively supports DDR3, while the AMD V2 V1202B supports the newer DDR4 standard. Both run dual-channel memory buses. The Intel chip has no ECC support, and neither does the AMD part. The AMD chip has a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, which it can reach on single-threaded workloads, while the Intel part has no boost clock, meaning its 3.10 GHz is its fixed maximum.

The integrated graphics also differ. Intel uses the HD 4400 GPU, while AMD integrates Radeon Vega 3. The AMD is fabricated on a 14nm process compared to Intel's 22nm, offering a density and power advantage. The AMD also supports PCIe Gen 3, though the specific lanes are not listed in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 2985, while the Intel Core i3-4160T scores 2635. The AMD wins by 11.7% in this test.

Q: Does the Intel i3-4160T have a boost clock?

A: No. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and no boost clock, meaning it runs at a fixed frequency. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a base of 2.30 GHz and a boost of 3.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B supports DDR4. The Intel Core i3-4160T is limited to DDR3 memory.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-4160T has an average benchmark score of 1044, which places it in the 29th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a slightly lower average of 1027, placing it in the 28th percentile.

Q: What are the TDP ratings of these two chips?

A: The Intel Core i3-4160T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is rated at 15 watts, making the AMD a much more power-efficient part.

Q: Which chip offers better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B leads in single-core tests. It scores 421 in Cinebench 23 single-core versus 372 on the Intel, a difference of 11.6%.

Specification Differences

The following table lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core i3-4160T | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Base Clock | 3.10 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | None | 3.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Zen |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 4,950 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 3 MB (shared) | 2 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Not specified |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 | Radeon Vega 3 |

| Release Date | 2014-07-20 | 2018-02-20 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins every test, and the margin is consistent.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 301, while the Intel i3-4160T scores 265. The AMD leads by 11.7%. This is the same delta seen in Cinebench 20 multi-core, where the AMD scores 1251 versus the Intel's 1109, again an 11.7% advantage. Cinebench 23 multi-core follows the exact same pattern: AMD 2985 versus Intel 2635, a 11.7% lead for the AMD.

Single-core results tell a similar story. In Cinebench 20 single-core, the AMD scores 176 against the Intel's 156, giving the AMD an 11.4% lead. In Cinebench 23 single-core, the AMD scores 421 versus the Intel's 372, a lead of 11.6%. The AMD's boost clock of 3.20 GHz clearly delivers a higher effective frequency than the Intel's fixed 3.10 GHz in these tests, despite the lower base clock.

The Intel part does have a notable advantage in the overall database average benchmarks, which include Geekbench scores. The Intel i3-4160T has an average benchmark score of 1043, while the AMD Ryzen V1202B sits at 1027. Closer inspection shows the Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Pentium Gold G5620, AMD PRO A10-9700, and Intel Core i5-6350HQ, all within 0.2% of its score. The AMD's rivals are the Intel Core i7-5650U, Intel Core i3-4340, and Intel Processor N150, also within 0.2%. This means while the AMD wins the head-to-head comparisons, both chips sit within the same performance neighborhood in the broader database, with the Intel part holding a slightly higher average due to its single-core Geekbench score of 926, which is not present in the AMD's recorded benchmark list.

The Intel's single-core Geekbench result of 926, alongside a multi-core of 1840, places it in the 0.29 percentile. The AMD, lacking Geekbench scores, relies solely on Cinebench results. The AMD's 15-watt TDP is less than half of the Intel's 35-watt TDP, making it a more power-efficient choice for embedded or space-constrained systems. In summary, the AMD Ryzen V1202B is the faster processor in every Cinebench workload, and the Intel i3-4160T is the better choice for those needing the highest single-core Geekbench score, which is an older benchmark.