Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Ryzen Embedded V2748
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+150%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 9 7950X3D
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 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 29.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 108.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz | 5.7 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 18,434 | 62,323+238% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,581 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,643 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748) / true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 launched at $309 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D debuted at $699. At current prices ($359 vs $486), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $127 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 delivers 51.3 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 85.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309-56% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $359-26% | $486 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.3 | 128.2+150% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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