AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is the outright performance winner across every benchmark recorded in this comparison, taking all six head-to-head tests. Its advantage over the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is narrow but consistent—between 0.8% and 1.1% depending on the workload. The 4600GE delivers 13,505 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 13,396 for the V2718, and it leads single-core by 1,906 to 1,891 in the same test. However, the V2718 is not without purpose: it is the choice for systems where power draw and platform flexibility matter more than raw benchmark scores. The data shows the 4600GE is a desktop part through and through—unlocked multiplier, AM4 socket, and a 35 W TDP—while the V2718 is an embedded processor with an FP6 socket and a dramatically lower 10 W TDP. If you are building or upgrading a standard desktop and want maximum Cinebench performance, the 4600GE wins. If you are integrating a processor into a compact or power-constrained embedded system, the V2718 is the better fit despite trailing in every measured benchmark.

Where Each One Wins

The 4600GE wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. Its largest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it leads by 1.1% (192 versus 190). In multi-core tests, the 4600GE holds a 0.8% edge across Cinebench R15 (1,361 vs 1,350), R20 (5,672 vs 5,626), and R23 (13,505 vs 13,396). The same 0.8% delta appears in R20 single-core (800 vs 794) and R23 single-core (1,906 vs 1,891). These are not dramatic gaps—no test shows a double-digit percentage difference—but they are consistent and repeatable across all six workloads. The V2718 does not claim a single win in any benchmark listed. Instead, its advantage lies outside raw compute: it offers a 10 W TDP versus 35 W, and it supports ECC memory while the 4600GE does not. The V2718 also has more cores (8 versus 6) and threads (16 versus 12), yet it still loses multi-core tests, indicating the 4600GE's higher base clock (3.30 GHz vs 1700.00 MHz) and boost clock (4.20 GHz vs 4.15 GHz) compensate for its core deficit in these workloads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Zen 2, codenamed Renoir, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. They use the same 9,800 million transistors and the same 156 mm² die size. Cache layouts are identical—64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Memory support matches as well: DDR4, dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The differences emerge in platform and feature specifics. The 4600GE uses AMD Socket AM4, targets the desktop market, has an unlocked multiplier, and is part of the 4000 series. The V2718 uses AMD Socket FP6, is part of the 2000 series embedded lineup, has a locked multiplier, and supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: the 4600GE carries Radeon Vega 7, while the V2718 carries Radeon Graphics with 448 SP. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but the V2718 specifies 20 lanes (CPU only) while the 4600GE simply lists Gen 3. The release dates are also distinct—the 4600GE launched on 2020-07-20, and the V2718 on 2020-11-09. Both are currently marked as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE wins all three multi-core tests. It scores 1,361 in Cinebench R15, 5,672 in R20, and 13,505 in R23, versus the V2718's 1,350, 5,626, and 13,396 respectively. Each win is by 0.8%.

Q: Is the Ryzen Embedded V2718 more power-efficient?

A: Yes. The V2718 has a 10 W TDP, while the 4600GE has a 35 W TDP. This is a significant difference, though the benchmark scores do not reflect it—the 4600GE still outperforms the V2718 in every test.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports ECC memory, but the Ryzen 5 4600GE does not. This is a key differentiator for embedded or reliability-focused applications.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the 4600GE wins all multi-core benchmarks.

Q: Are the integrated graphics the same?

A: No. The 4600GE has Radeon Vega 7, while the V2718 has Radeon Graphics with 448 SP. The benchmark data does not include graphics tests, so performance differences between the two iGPUs are not quantified here.

Q: Can I overclock either processor?

A: Only the Ryzen 5 4600GE has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a locked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported based on the data provided.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The 4600GE's sweep is consistent, but the margins are small enough that workload choice rarely changes the outcome. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 4600GE scores 1,361 against the V2718's 1,350—a 0.8% lead. Single-core R15 shows the widest gap of the entire comparison: 192 versus 190, a 1.1% advantage for the 4600GE. Moving to Cinebench R20, the 4600GE posts 5,672 multi-core and 800 single-core, while the V2718 manages 5,626 and 794, respectively—both by 0.8%. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: 13,505 vs 13,396 multi-core and 1,906 vs 1,891 single-core, again 0.8% in both cases. The average benchmark scores reflect this closeness: the 4600GE averages 3,906, and the V2718 averages 3,875, putting the V2718 0.8% behind its rival. In the nearest rivals list, the 4600GE sits between the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (3,924, -0.5%) and the Intel Xeon E-2278GE (3,939, -0.8%), while the V2718 is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700T (3,864) and 1.4% behind the Intel Xeon E-2286M (3,822). Both processors land at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, meaning their overall standing is identical despite the slight score differences.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The 4600GE has 6 cores and 12 threads; the V2718 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is a major split: the 4600GE runs at 3.30 GHz, while the V2718 runs at 1700.00 MHz—a substantial gap that explains the 4600GE's multi-core wins despite fewer cores. Boost clocks are closer: 4.20 GHz for the 4600GE versus 4.15 GHz for the V2718. TDP is dramatically different: 35 W for the 4600GE and 10 W for the V2718. Socket types differ entirely: AM4 for the 4600GE, FP6 for the V2718. The 4600GE is part of the 4000 series with generation "Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Renoir))", while the V2718 is in the 2000 series with generation "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 2 (Renoir))". ECC memory support is exclusive to the V2718. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 7 on the 4600GE versus Radeon Graphics 448SP on the V2718. The 4600GE has an unlocked multiplier; the V2718 is locked. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but the V2718 specifies 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 4600GE lists no lane count. Release dates differ by nearly four months: 2020-07-20 for the 4600GE and 2020-11-09 for the V2718. Part numbers also differ: 100-000000150 for the 4600GE and 100-000000242 for the V2718. Both share identical process node (7 nm), foundry (TSMC), transistor count (9,800 million), die size (156 mm²), cache hierarchy (64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, 8 MB shared L3), memory type (DDR4), memory bus (dual-channel), and memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s).