Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen Embedded V2546
Ryzen 3 5400U
Ryzen Embedded V2546
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Ryzen 3 5400U is positioned at rank #387 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen Embedded V2546
Ryzen 3 5400U
The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen Embedded V2546
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 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: 10,912 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5400U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2546 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5400U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Ryzen Embedded V2546's 10,912 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+1% | 3.95 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,002 | 10,912 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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