Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Core i5-10500H
Ryzen Embedded V2546
Core i5-10500H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10500H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Core i5-10500H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Core i5-10500H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Embedded V2546 and Core i5-10500H
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.
Core i5-10500H
The Core i5-10500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 153 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,970 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Core i5-10500H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500H — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500H (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-10500H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 10,912 against the Core i5-10500H's 10,970 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-10500H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs 12 MB on the Core i5-10500H.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Core i5-10500H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.95 GHz | 4.5 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+235% | 153 kB |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 10,912 | 10,970 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,435 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10500H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Core i5-10500H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2546) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10500H). The Core i5-10500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10500H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2546 | Core i5-10500H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Performance Laptop |
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