CPU Comparison

The Intel Pentium G4560 and AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B are two very different processors that land in nearly the same performance tier. Both are 2-core, 4-thread parts from the 14 nm era, but one is a desktop Pentium from Intel’s Kaby Lake family, while the other is a low-power embedded chip from AMD’s Zen architecture. The benchmark data shows a remarkably tight race, with the Pentium G4560 winning all five head-to-head tests, yet the margins are so small that the choice between them comes down to platform and power characteristics rather than raw speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are dominated by extremely narrow Intel victories. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Pentium G4560 scores 301 against the Ryzen Embedded’s 300, a delta of just 0.3%. That single-point gap is within any reasonable run-to-run variance, but it does establish a pattern. Moving to Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Pentium leads 1258 to 1253, a 0.4% edge. The single-core tests tell the same story: the Pentium wins R20 single-core with 177 versus 176 (0.6% delta), and R23 single-core with 423 versus 421 (0.5% delta). The largest gap in any test is the 0.6% single-core R20 result, which is still negligible in real-world terms.

The most recent benchmark, Cinebench R23 multi-core, shows the Pentium at 2996 and the Ryzen Embedded at 2985, a 0.4% difference. All five head-to-head tests record a win for the Intel part, with no wins for the AMD chip. However, the average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story: the Pentium G4560 has an average score of 1031, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B sits at 1027. That 4-point gap places the Pentium in its nearest-rival list with a 0.4% delta against the AMD chip. Interestingly, the Ryzen Embedded’s own nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5650U at an identical 1027 score, the Core i3-4340 at 1026, and the Intel Processor N150 at 1025. Both CPUs sit at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, meaning they outperform roughly a quarter of the database while trailing the majority.

The practical interpretation is that these two processors are effectively tied in multi-threaded and single-threaded Cinebench workloads. The Pentium G4560’s wins are consistent but never exceed 0.6%, which is the kind of margin that would disappear with background processes or thermal state. For any application that relies on CPU rendering or compute, the data suggests users would be hard-pressed to notice a difference between the two.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide here is substantial despite the similar core counts. The Intel Pentium G4560 uses the Kaby Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the Zen architecture (codenamed Great Horned Owl) and is fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm node. Both are 14 nm parts, but the underlying designs are completely different generations and philosophies.

The Pentium G4560 has 2 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and no boost clock capability. Its cache layout is modest: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen Embedded V1202B also has 2 cores and 4 threads, but it runs at a much lower 2.30 GHz base clock with a 3.20 GHz boost clock. Its cache is larger at each level: 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 is smaller at 2 MB. The Ryzen chip also reports 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, figures that are absent entirely from the Pentium’s specification sheet.

Power and platform are where the two diverge most sharply. The Pentium G4560 has a TDP of 51 watts and fits the Intel Socket 1151, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B draws just 15 watts and uses AMD’s Socket FP5. The Intel chip supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the AMD part also supports dual-channel DDR4 but does not list a memory bandwidth figure. Both lack ECC memory support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Pentium carries Intel HD 610, while the Ryzen Embedded includes Radeon Vega 3. The Intel part lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip does not specify PCIe capabilities in the data. The Ryzen Embedded was released in February 2018, roughly a year after the Pentium’s January 2017 launch, and both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 wins all three multi-core tests, but by very slim margins. In Cinebench R15 it scores 301 versus 300, in R20 it scores 1258 versus 1253, and in R23 it scores 2996 versus 2985. The largest delta is 0.4% in favor of the Pentium.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Pentium G4560 also wins both single-core tests. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 177 against 176, a 0.6% lead. In R23 single-core, it scores 423 against 421, a 0.5% lead. These are the two closest results in the entire head-to-head set.

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

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 has a TDP of 51 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a TDP of 15 watts. That is a 36-watt difference, making the AMD chip significantly more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Do both CPUs have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both are 2-core, 4-thread processors. The Pentium G4560 runs at a fixed 3.50 GHz, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 3.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which CPU has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has more L1 and L2 cache per core: 128 KB and 512 KB respectively, versus 64 KB and 256 KB for the Pentium. However, the Pentium G4560 has a larger shared L3 cache at 3 MB, compared to 2 MB on the Ryzen chip.

Q: How does the average benchmark score rank these CPUs among all processors?

A: The Pentium G4560 has an average benchmark score of 1031 and the Ryzen Embedded V1202B scores 1027. Both sit at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, placing them in the same overall performance tier.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal several differences between the two processors, though some fields are left blank on one side. The most obvious difference is the base clock: the Pentium G4560 runs at 3.50 GHz with no boost, while the Ryzen Embedded V1202B starts at 2.30 GHz and boosts to 3.20 GHz. The TDP is another major split, with the Intel chip rated at 51 watts and the AMD chip at 15 watts. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1151 for the Pentium, AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The Pentium has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, versus 128 KB and 512 KB respectively on the Ryzen. The L3 cache goes the other way: 3 MB shared on the Intel part, 2 MB shared on the AMD part. The Ryzen Embedded lists its transistor count at 4,950 million and die size at 210 mm², while the Pentium has no figures for either. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Intel chip at 38.4 GB/s, with no corresponding value for the AMD chip. PCIe support is specified for the Pentium as Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Ryzen Embedded has no PCIe data. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel HD 610 versus Radeon Vega 3. The manufacturing details are nearly identical in process node (14 nm for both) but differ in foundry: Intel for the Pentium, GlobalFoundries for the Ryzen.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives the Intel Pentium G4560 a clean sweep of all five head-to-head tests, but the margins are so small that the wins are statistical rather than practical. In multi-core workloads, the Pentium leads by 0.3% to 0.4% across R15, R20, and R23, which suggests it has a very slight edge in threaded rendering tasks. In single-core tests, the Pentium leads by 0.5% to 0.6%, giving it a marginally better response in lightly-threaded applications. The average benchmark score also favors the Pentium at 1031 versus 1027.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B wins on efficiency and platform characteristics, even if it loses every benchmark. Its 15-watt TDP is less than a third of the Pentium’s 51 watts, making it the clear choice for thermally constrained or power-sensitive systems. The Ryzen chip also has more L1 and L2 cache per core, which can help in certain latency-sensitive workloads, and its Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics is a more capable GPU than the Intel HD 610. The boost clock of 3.20 GHz provides some headroom that the fixed-clock Pentium lacks, though the benchmark results do not show any benefit from that boost in Cinebench scores.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance tie with a decisive power split. The Intel Pentium G4560 wins every benchmark, but the largest margin is 0.6% in Cinebench R20 single-core, and the average score gap is just 4 points. Any user choosing between these two strictly on Cinebench performance would be selecting the Pentium G4560, since it holds the advantage in all five tests and has the higher average benchmark score of 1031 versus 1027. Both CPUs sit at the 28th percentile, so neither is a performance standout in the broader database.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the pick for systems where power draw matters more than a fraction of a percent in rendering scores. Its 15-watt TDP versus the Pentium’s 51 watts makes it suitable for compact, passively cooled, or battery-powered designs, and its larger L1/L2 caches plus Radeon Vega 3 graphics offer features the Pentium cannot match. However, the Ryzen chip’s lower base clock of 2.30 GHz, despite the 3.20 GHz boost, does not translate into any benchmark victory. For a desktop user who already has an LGA 1151 platform and does not care about power consumption, the Pentium G4560 is the marginally faster option. For an embedded or low-power build, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the only sensible choice given the 36-watt TDP advantage. The verdict is not about speed, it is about the socket and the thermal envelope.