Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Ryzen 5 5600X
Ryzen Embedded V2748
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+215%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
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 V2748 and Ryzen 5 5600X
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.
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 7.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 16.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz | 4.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 32 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 18,434 | 21,845+19% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 launched at $309 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($359 vs $135), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $224 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 delivers 51.3 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 103.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | $299-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $359 | $135-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.3 | 161.8+215% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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