Core 5 210H vs Ryzen Embedded V2748

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 210H

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,434 vs 18,602).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Core 5 210H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core 5 210H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core 5 210H

2024

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,434 vs 18,602).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Core 5 210H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core 5 210H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 210H better than Ryzen Embedded V2748?

Yes. Core 5 210H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 5 210H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 210H is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 210H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core 5 210H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V2748 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 210H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 5 210H Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2748 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 210H	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	275 FPS	181 FPS
medium	246 FPS	147 FPS
high	207 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	152 FPS
medium	185 FPS	122 FPS
high	152 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	69 FPS
medium	130 FPS	59 FPS
high	100 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core 5 210H Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 210H	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	214 FPS	369 FPS
medium	177 FPS	319 FPS
high	160 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	320 FPS
medium	156 FPS	285 FPS
high	144 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	260 FPS
medium	125 FPS	240 FPS
high	118 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	190 FPS

Open Core 5 210H Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 210H	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	453 FPS
medium	461 FPS	372 FPS
high	404 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	270 FPS

Open Core 5 210H Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 210H	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	444 FPS
high	465 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	335 FPS

Open Core 5 210H Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 210H and Ryzen Embedded V2748

Core 5 210H

The Core 5 210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,602 points. Launch price was $342.

Ryzen Embedded V2748

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 210H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core 5 210H versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core 5 210H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 210H scores 18,602 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 5 210H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 5 210H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Feature	Core 5 210H	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+13%	4.25 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.9 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	18,602	18,434

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 210H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.