Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs Core i7-1280P
Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Core i7-1280P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core i7-1280P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($482) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core i7-1280P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($482) |
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 V3C48 and Core i7-1280P
Ryzen Embedded V3C48
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,203 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-1280P
The Core i7-1280P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,043 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1280P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1280P (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-1280P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 scores 20,203 against the Core i7-1280P's 20,043 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C48. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1280P.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core i7-1280P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+83% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,203 | 20,043 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1280P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core i7-1280P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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