Ryzen Embedded V2546
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Core i7-9850H

Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Core i7-9850H

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2546

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.95 GHz2020
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Intel

Core i7-9850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546

#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
122%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
122%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
121%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
121%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
120%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
119%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
118%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
118%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
118%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
114%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
114%
#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
108%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
107%
#373
Core i7-9700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $276
106%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
102%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
98%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
95%
#378
Core i9-12900TE
MSRP: $494|Avg: $664
95%
#379
Core i9-9940X
MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850
91%
#380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836
90%
#381
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
89%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
83%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
78%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850
77%
#385
Celeron G4900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $85
77%
#386
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
76%
#387
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
74%
#388
Ryzen Embedded R2312
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
72%
#389
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200
72%
#390
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850H

#743
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1080%
#744
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1064%
#745
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
977%
#746
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
973%
#747
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
964%
#749
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
931%
#750
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
892%
#751
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
891%
#752
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
867%
#755
Core i7-9850H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#757
Core i7-11370H
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
100%
#762
Core i3-N300
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
99%
#767
Core i7-1250U
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-9850H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2546Core i7-9850H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen Embedded V2546Core i7-9850H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Core i7-9850H

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i7-9850H

The Core i7-9850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,862 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Core i7-9850H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-9850H — a 15.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-9850H uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 10,912 against the Core i7-9850H's 10,862 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2546. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2546Core i7-9850H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.95 GHz
4.6 GHz+16%
Base Clock
3 GHz+15%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark
10,912
10,862
Geekbench 6 Single
1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi
5,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2546Core i7-9850H
Socket
FP6
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2546) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9850H). The Core i7-9850H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2546Core i7-9850H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
High Performance Laptop