Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V3C48	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Embedded V3C48	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 V3C48 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V3C48 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 scores 20,203 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z's 20,084 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C48. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V3C48	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.75 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+22%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	6 nm	6 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt (2022)	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	20,203	20,084