Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($359) | ✅ 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 V2748 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
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 PRO 8540U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,315 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U's 18,315 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz | 4.9 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,434 | 18,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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