Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs Ryzen 5 8640U
Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Ryzen 5 8640U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Ryzen 5 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Ryzen 5 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 5 8640U
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.
Ryzen 5 8640U
The Ryzen 5 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,274 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640U — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8640U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 scores 20,203 against the Ryzen 5 8640U's 20,274 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Ryzen 5 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 6 nm | 4 nm-33% |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,203 | 20,274 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,519 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,308 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Ryzen 5 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C48) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8640U). The Ryzen 5 8640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8640U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8640U rivals Core i5-1335U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | Ryzen 5 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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