Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs Core Ultra 9 288V
Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
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 Ultra 9 288V
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 Ultra 9 288V
The Core Ultra 9 288V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,280 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 9 288V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 288V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 scores 20,203 against the Core Ultra 9 288V's 20,280 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 6 nm | 3 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 20,203 | 20,280 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 9 288V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C48) / true (Core Ultra 9 288V). The Core Ultra 9 288V includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140V), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc 140V |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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