Ryzen Embedded V1202B vs i3-540

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-540
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
0.88
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.00
+127%

Ryzen Embedded V1202B outperforms Core i3-540 by a whopping 127% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27232058
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency0.515.64
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelGlobalFoundries
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date7 January 2010 (15 years ago)21 February 2018 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$45no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.06 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors382 million4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1156FP5
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size16.38 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon RX Vega 3
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-540 and Ryzen Embedded V1202B.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i3-540 0.88
Ryzen Embedded V1202B 2.00
+127%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i3-540 Samples: 1589 1544
Ryzen Embedded V1202B Samples: 8 3512
+127%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.88 2.00
Integrated graphics card 0.72 2.74
Recency 7 January 2010 21 February 2018
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V1202B has a 127.3% higher aggregate performance score, 280.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 386.7% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i3-540 in performance tests.

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