Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs FX-8320E

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8320E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9239%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8730%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6338%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1910%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1513%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1323%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

758%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

748%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

681%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

681%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

673%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

655%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

646%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

643%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

638%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

97%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

98%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

97%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

100%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

98%

#561

Athlon II X2 220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $10

97%

#563

Athlon X4 840

MSRP: $102|Avg: $25

97%

#564

Athlon 5350

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

97%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

95%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

95%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V2A46	FX-8320E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8320E (2014) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V2A46	FX-8320E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen Embedded V2A46 Benchmark Check

FX-8320E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V2A46 and FX-8320E

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.

FX-8320E

The FX-8320E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,960 points. Launch price was $147.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the FX-8320E offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8320E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 versus 4 GHz on the FX-8320E — a 22.2% clock advantage for the FX-8320E (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the FX-8320E uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 scores 4,999 against the FX-8320E's 4,960 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2A46	FX-8320E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 8+33%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	8192 kB+1500%
Process	7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	4,999	4,960
Geekbench 6 Single	—	439
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,734

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8320E uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2A46	FX-8320E
Socket	FP6	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2A46) / AMD-V (FX-8320E).

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2A46	FX-8320E
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 launched at $0 MSRP, while the FX-8320E debuted at $147. At current prices ($0 vs $60), the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is $60 cheaper.