Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2546

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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%

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Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

77%

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V2546	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
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 (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V2546	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
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.

Ryzen Embedded V2546 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (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: 10,828 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2546 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 10,912 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U's 10,828 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2546. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2546	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.95 GHz	4 GHz+1%
Base Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	10,912	10,828