A4-3420 vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R1505G
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.49
+261%

Ryzen Embedded R1505G outperforms A4-3420 by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17632732
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency15.140.97
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date16 April 2019 (5 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache192 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size209.8 mm2228 mm2
Number of transistors4,950 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFP5FM1
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 3Radeon HD 6410D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 2.49
+261%
A4-3420 0.69

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 3810
+261%
A4-3420 1054

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.49 0.69
Recency 16 April 2019 20 December 2011
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R1505G has a 260.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-3420 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Embedded R1505G is a notebook processor while A4-3420 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R1505G and A4-3420, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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