AMD EPYC 7232P vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 boosts to 4.25 GHz, while the AMD EPYC 7232P tops out at 3.20 GHz. The difference is substantial, favoring the Ryzen part in single-threaded workloads.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The Ryzen Embedded V2748 leads across every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15,668 versus 15,055 for the EPYC 7232P, a 4.1% advantage. The same margin appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core.

Q: Does the EPYC 7232P support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors support ECC memory. The EPYC 7232P uses eight-channel DDR4, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses dual-channel DDR4.

Q: Which chip has more PCIe lanes?

A: The EPYC 7232P provides 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 provides 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only). The EPYC part is clearly aimed at systems needing extensive I/O expansion.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the EPYC 7232P?

A: The EPYC 7232P had a launch MSRP of $450. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 does not have a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen Embedded V2748 includes Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors. The EPYC 7232P has no integrated graphics, which is typical for server processors.

Architecture Differences

Both chips share the Zen 2 architecture and are built on TSMC's 7 nm process, but they diverge sharply in design goals. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 2000 series, while the EPYC 7232P is a Rome part from the EPYC 7002 series. The Ryzen part is fabricated on a monolithic 156 mm² die with 9,800 million transistors, whereas the EPYC uses a chiplet design with two 74 mm² dies totaling 7,600 million transistors.

Cache layouts differ meaningfully. Both allocate 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, but the L3 configuration splits them: the Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 MB shared L3, while the EPYC 7232P has 16 MB per die, for a total of 32 MB L3. That fourfold L3 advantage gives the EPYC more room for server-style data residency, though it does not translate into a benchmark win here.

Memory architecture separates the two even further. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 runs dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the EPYC 7232P runs eight-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s. The EPYC's memory bandwidth is 66% higher, which matters for database and virtualization workloads. PCIe connectivity follows the same pattern: the EPYC offers 128 Gen 4 lanes versus 20 Gen 3 lanes on the Ryzen, making the EPYC the obvious choice for storage arrays and high-speed networking.

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 includes Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, a feature absent from the EPYC. This makes the Ryzen part self-contained for embedded systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. The EPYC, by contrast, assumes a server environment with dedicated accelerators.

Clock behavior is a major architectural differentiator. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosts to 4.25 GHz, while the EPYC 7232P has a higher base of 3.10 GHz but a much lower boost of 3.20 GHz. The Ryzen part is designed to ramp aggressively under light load, whereas the EPYC maintains a steady, conservative clock to manage thermals across all cores.

Power envelopes reflect their intended environments. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the EPYC 7232P draws 120 watts. Both use AMD Socket FP6 and Socket SP3 respectively, and both are production-active with locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison, but the wins are narrow. Across all six Cinebench tests, the Ryzen part leads by margins ranging from 3.7% to 4.1%. This consistent edge suggests the Ryzen's higher boost clock and monolithic die give it a slight throughput advantage in rendering workloads, even against a server chip with twice the L3 cache.

Single-threaded performance is where the Ryzen Embedded V2748 shines most clearly. Its 4.25 GHz boost clock produces a 3.7% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core (222 versus 214) and a 4.1% lead in both R20 and R23 single-core. For embedded systems running interactive workloads, real-time control loops, or lightly threaded applications, the Ryzen part is the better pick.

Multi-threaded rendering also favors the Ryzen Embedded V2748, though the margin is identical to the single-core gap in most tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 15,668 versus 15,055, a 4.1% difference. The EPYC's larger L3 and higher memory bandwidth do not overcome the Ryzen's clock advantage in these synthetic workloads.

The EPYC 7232P wins where the benchmark suite does not measure: server I/O, memory capacity, and PCIe expansion. Its eight-channel memory bus and 128 Gen 4 lanes make it the superior platform for virtualized hosts, large databases, and storage servers. The Ryzen Embedded V2748, with dual-channel memory and 20 Gen 3 lanes, targets compact embedded systems where power and footprint matter more than raw throughput.

Thermal design separates their use cases sharply. The Ryzen Embedded V2748's 35-watt TDP suits fanless or constrained chassis, while the EPYC 7232P's 120-watt TDP requires robust server cooling. The Ryzen part also brings integrated graphics, which the EPYC lacks, so systems needing display output without a discrete GPU favor the Ryzen.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every platform-level specification. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Socket FP6, while the EPYC 7232P uses Socket SP3. The Ryzen part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.25 GHz; the EPYC has a base of 3.10 GHz and a boost of 3.20 GHz. TDP is 35 watts for the Ryzen and 120 watts for the EPYC.

Cache amounts differ: the Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 MB shared L3, while the EPYC 7232P has 16 MB per die, totaling 32 MB. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for the Ryzen and 85.3 GB/s for the EPYC, with dual-channel versus eight-channel buses respectively. PCIe generations and lane counts also differ: Gen 3 with 20 lanes for the Ryzen, Gen 4 with 128 lanes for the EPYC.

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 includes Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors; the EPYC 7232P has no integrated graphics. Transistor counts and die sizes also vary: the Ryzen uses a 156 mm² die with 9,800 million transistors, while the EPYC uses two 74 mm² dies with 7,600 million total transistors. The EPYC has a launch MSRP of $450, while the Ryzen part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both support ECC memory, both are active in production, and both have locked multipliers. Release dates differ: the Ryzen shipped in November 2020, the EPYC in August 2019.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, but no single test shows a dramatic blowout. The largest margin is 4.1%, which appears in every test except Cinebench R15 single-core.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 1,579 against the EPYC's 1,517, a 4.1% lead. Single-core in the same version shows 222 versus 214, a 3.7% margin. These are the smallest gaps in the suite, indicating that the Ryzen's clock advantage is slightly less pronounced in older single-threaded workloads.

Cinebench R20 repeats the 4.1% pattern. Multi-core scores are 6,580 for the Ryzen and 6,323 for the EPYC. Single-core scores are 929 and 892, respectively, again a 4.1% lead.

Cinebench R23 shows the same 4.1% delta in both tests. Multi-core results are 15,668 for the Ryzen and 15,055 for the EPYC. Single-core results are 2,212 and 2,125. The consistency of this margin across R20 and R23 suggests the Ryzen's boost clock delivers a steady, reproducible advantage in rendering.

The EPYC 7232P's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon E-2288G with an average score of 4,373 and a delta of -0.4%, meaning the EPYC trails that Xeon by a hair. The EPYC also sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-7820X and 1.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE. Its average benchmark score is 4,354.

The Ryzen Embedded V2748's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1340P with an average score of 4,545 and a delta of -0.3%, placing the Ryzen essentially tied with that mobile chip. The Ryzen also sits 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-10700KF and Intel Xeon E-2356G, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1250P. Its average benchmark score is 4,532.

Both processors sit at the 58th percentile versus all CPUs in the database, meaning their average scores place them in the upper half of tested parts. The Ryzen's average score of 4,532 is 4.1% higher than the EPYC's 4,354, matching the head-to-head margins. The EPYC's six losses here do not reflect its server strengths, which lie outside Cinebench's scope.