Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Xeon E-2356G
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Xeon E-2356G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2356G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Xeon E-2356G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($544) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Xeon E-2356G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($544) |
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 Xeon E-2356G
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.
Xeon E-2356G
The Xeon E-2356G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,459 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2356G 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 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2356G — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2356G (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2356G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Xeon E-2356G's 18,459 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2356G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2356G.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Xeon E-2356G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz | 5 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Rocket Lake-E (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,434 | 18,459 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2356G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Xeon E-2356G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 launched at $309 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2356G debuted at $311. At current prices ($359 vs $544), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $185 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 delivers 51.3 pts/$ vs 33.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2356G — making the Ryzen Embedded V2748 the 40.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2748 | Xeon E-2356G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | $311 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $359-34% | $544 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.3+51% | 33.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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