CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B and the Intel Core i3-4330 are both 2-core, 4-thread desktop processors that land in the same performance tier, but the data shows a distinct, albeit narrow, edge for the AMD part across every Cinebench iteration. The head-to-head benchmark results are remarkably consistent, with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B winning all five recorded tests by margins ranging from 0.6% to 0.7%. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the AMD chip scores 300 against the Intel’s 298, a 0.7% lead. That pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the V1202B’s 1253 narrowly outpaces the i3-4330’s 1245 (0.6%). Even in single-core workloads, where Intel’s higher base clock might suggest an advantage, the AMD processor takes the lead: 176 versus 175 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 421 versus 418 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The largest delta appears in both Cinebench R15 multicore and R23 single-core, where the AMD chip’s margin reaches 0.7%.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this close competition. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B holds an average score of 1027, placing it in the 28th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-4330 averages 1020, also in the 28th percentile. The nearest rival data for the AMD chip includes the Intel Core i7-5650U at an identical average score of 1027, and the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026, a 0.1% difference. For the Intel i3-4330, the closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (a -0.3% delta) and the Intel Core i3-4160 at 1017 (a 0.3% delta). These figures place both processors in a crowded mid-pack where a single point separates them from their peers. The benchmark results indicate that while the AMD V1202B is nominally faster in every test, the practical performance gap is negligible, well within the noise margin of typical benchmarking variance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking observation from the head-to-head data is the uniformity of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B’s victory. It wins five out of five benchmarks, but never by more than 0.7%. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 300 versus the Intel’s 298, a delta of 0.7%. This is the single largest margin in the entire comparison. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a similar story: 2985 for the AMD versus 2966 for the Intel, a 0.6% difference. Single-threaded performance follows the same trend, with the V1202B posting 421 in Cinebench R23 single-core against the i3-4330’s 418, another 0.7% lead. In Cinebench R20, both multicore (1253 vs 1245) and single-core (176 vs 175) tests show the AMD chip ahead by 0.6%.

These deltas are consistent, but their small size suggests that neither processor has a decisive advantage in raw computational throughput. The Intel Core i3-4330’s higher base clock of 3.50 GHz does not translate into a win in any benchmark, which indicates that architectural efficiency, not just clock speed, plays a role in the AMD’s slight edge. The data shows that the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B outperforms the Intel Core i3-4330 in every measured workload, but the margins are so thin that a user would be hard-pressed to notice the difference in real-world applications. The biggest win for the AMD chip is its 0.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and Cinebench R23 single-core, while its smallest win is a 0.6% margin in three other tests. There is no benchmark where the Intel processor takes the lead, making this a clean sweep for the AMD part, albeit a narrow one.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial, even though their benchmark scores are nearly identical. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is built on the Zen architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a transistor count of 4,950 million and a die size of 210 mm². In contrast, the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the Haswell architecture, produced on Intel’s 22 nm process, with 1,400 million transistors and a die size of 177 mm². The AMD chip’s newer process node allows for a significantly higher transistor density, but the Intel part’s smaller die and older node still manage to deliver comparable performance. The V1202B belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 1000 series, with the codename "Zen (Great Horned Owl)," while the i3-4330 is a Core i3 Haswell part.

Cache configurations differ notably between the two. The AMD processor allocates 128 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, alongside a shared 2 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor, by contrast, offers 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, but doubles the shared L3 cache to 4 MB. This means the Intel chip has twice the L3 cache of its AMD rival, yet the AMD’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches appear to compensate in the benchmark results. Memory support also diverges: the AMD V1202B uses DDR4 memory, while the Intel i3-4330 is limited to DDR3. Both support dual-channel memory buses, but the newer DDR4 standard on the AMD side is a generational advantage. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip features a Radeon Vega 3, while the Intel part includes Intel HD 4600. The AMD processor is soldered to an AMD Socket FP5, whereas the Intel uses Intel Socket 1150. The Intel part also lists PCIe Gen 3 support, while the AMD’s PCIe configuration is not specified in the data. Power consumption is a major architectural differentiator: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a TDP of 15 watts, compared to the Intel’s 54 watts. This 39-watt gap reflects the AMD part’s embedded-focused design, which prioritizes energy efficiency over raw performance. The release dates also differ, with the Intel launching in August 2013 and the AMD in February 2018, a gap of over four years.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins every workload category recorded. It takes the top spot in Cinebench R15 multicore (300 vs 298), Cinebench R20 multicore (1253 vs 1245), Cinebench R20 single-core (176 vs 175), Cinebench R23 multicore (2985 vs 2966), and Cinebench R23 single-core (421 vs 418). For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering tasks, the AMD chip’s 0.6% to 0.7% lead in the multicore tests makes it the nominal choice, though the margin is minimal. Single-threaded workloads, such as older games or lightly threaded applications, also favor the AMD part, with a 0.6% to 0.7% edge in the single-core benchmarks.

The Intel Core i3-4330, despite losing all head-to-head tests, still has a clear use case based on its specifications. Its 4 MB of shared L3 cache is double that of the AMD chip, which could benefit workloads that are sensitive to cache size, even if the Cinebench results do not reflect this advantage. The Intel part’s higher base clock of 3.50 GHz (versus the AMD’s 2.30 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost) suggests it might excel in bursty, clock-bound tasks that are not captured by the Cinebench suite. However, the data does not include any benchmark where the Intel wins, so any such advantage remains speculative. The AMD processor’s 15-watt TDP makes it the clear winner for power-constrained or passively cooled systems, whereas the Intel’s 54-watt TDP requires more substantial cooling.

For integrated graphics workloads, the data does not provide direct benchmarks, so the comparison rests on the presence of the Radeon Vega 3 in the AMD and Intel HD 4600 in the Intel. Without test scores, no verdict can be rendered on which iGPU is faster. The AMD chip’s newer release date and DDR4 support give it a platform-level advantage for modern builds, while the Intel’s DDR3 support might appeal to users upgrading an older system. In summary, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins every recorded benchmark, making it the performance leader in this comparison, while the Intel i3-4330’s strengths lie in its larger L3 cache and higher base clock, which are not reflected in the available test data.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B as the superior processor in this head-to-head comparison. It wins all five Cinebench benchmarks, holds a higher average benchmark score (1027 vs 1020), and does so with a dramatically lower TDP of 15 watts compared to the Intel’s 54 watts. Users who prioritize multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench, should select the AMD part. The margins are small, never exceeding 0.7%, but they are consistent across every test, indicating that the Zen architecture’s efficiency offsets the Intel’s clock speed advantage. The AMD chip’s 14 nm process and DDR4 memory support also make it a more modern choice for a new system build.

The Intel Core i3-4330 is not without merit. Its 4 MB L3 cache is twice that of the AMD, and its 3.50 GHz base clock is substantially higher than the AMD’s 2.30 GHz base. For users who already own an Intel Socket 1150 motherboard with DDR3 memory, the i3-4330 could be a drop-in upgrade that avoids a full platform change. However, the benchmark data shows no workload where the Intel part wins, so the choice is not performance-driven. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the default recommendation for anyone building a new system or upgrading from an older platform, given its benchmark wins and lower power draw. The Intel part is only advisable for those constrained by an existing Haswell platform, as its performance is measurably behind in every recorded test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 2985, while the Intel Core i3-4330 scores 2966, giving the AMD chip a 0.6% lead.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B and the Intel Core i3-4330 have 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core i3-4330 has a TDP of 54 watts.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B supports DDR4, whereas the Intel Core i3-4330 supports DDR3.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has an average benchmark score of 1027, and the Intel Core i3-4330 has an average score of 1020.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 2 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i3-4330 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B | Intel Core i3-4330 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Zen | Haswell |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 22 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

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

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 177 mm² |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.20 GHz | None |

| TDP | 15 W | 54 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1150 |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 2 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD 4600 |

| Release Date | 2018-02-20 | 2013-08-31 |

| Part Number | None | SR1NM |