Core Ultra 5 226V vs Ryzen Embedded V2748
Core Ultra 5 226V
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 226V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 226V and Ryzen Embedded V2748
Core Ultra 5 226V
The Core Ultra 5 226V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,400 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 226V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 226V versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 226V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 226V scores 18,400 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+6% | 4.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 18,400 | 18,434 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,041 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 226V) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748). The Core Ultra 5 226V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc 130V | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 226V launched at $300 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 debuted at $309. At current prices ($300 vs $359), the Core Ultra 5 226V is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 226V delivers 61.3 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Core Ultra 5 226V the 17.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 226V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-3% | $309 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-16% | $359 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.3+19% | 51.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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