Xeon Platinum 8481C vs Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Xeon Platinum 8481C
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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. The Xeon Platinum 8481C is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8481C
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8481C and Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,882 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8481C packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 52 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 11,681 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C14's 11,882 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C14. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+1300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB+1213% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Rembrandt (2022) |
| PassMark | 11,681 | 11,882+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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