Core Ultra 5 236V vs Ryzen Embedded V2748
Core Ultra 5 236V
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 236V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($403) | ✅ More affordable ($359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 236V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($403) | ✅ More affordable ($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 236V and Ryzen Embedded V2748
Core Ultra 5 236V
The Core Ultra 5 236V 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 4.7 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: 18,313 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 236V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 236V versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 236V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 236V 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 236V scores 18,313 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 236V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+11% | 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 | 18,313 | 18,434 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 236V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 236V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 236V launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 debuted at $309. At current prices ($403 vs $359), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $44 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 236V delivers 45.4 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Ryzen Embedded V2748 the 12.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 236V | Ryzen Embedded V2748 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $309 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $403 | $359-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.4 | 51.3+13% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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