Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs Core i7-3612QE
Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Core i7-3612QE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3612QE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 V2A46 and Core i7-3612QE
Ryzen Embedded V2A46
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 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 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,999 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i7-3612QE
The Core i7-3612QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,929 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-3612QE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QE — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-3612QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 scores 4,999 against the Core i7-3612QE's 4,929 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3612QE.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6144 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,999+1% | 4,929 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 640 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3612QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2A46) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3612QE). The Core i7-3612QE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QE targets Industrial/Embedded.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Industrial/Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i7-3612QE debuted at $426. At current prices ($0 vs $50), the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is $50 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i7-3612QE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 98.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2012 |
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