AMD Ryzen 7 4700G vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data tells a remarkably consistent story across every Cinebench test: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 and the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G are virtually inseparable in raw compute performance, with the embedded chip taking a narrow but uniform lead in all six head-to-head comparisons. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the V3C48 scores 1730 against the 4700G's 1724, a 0.3% advantage. Single-core R15 sees 244 versus 243, a 0.4% edge for the embedded part. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 7212 for the V3C48 versus 7186 for the 4700G, again a 0.4% gap, while single-core R20 shows 1018 against 1014, also 0.4%. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23: multi-core 17172 versus 17111 (0.4% delta), and single-core 2424 versus 2415 (0.4% delta). The V3C48 wins all six tests, but the margins are so small they fall within run-to-run variance territory for most practical purposes.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this near-tie. The V3C48 averages 4967 across its benchmark suite, while the 4700G averages 4949 — a difference of just 0.4%. In the nearest-rivals data, the 4700G is listed as a direct competitor to the V3C48 with a deltaPct of -0.4%, meaning the embedded chip holds a fractional advantage. The V3C48's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 59, and the 4700G also sits at percentile 59. Both processors land in the same performance tier, and the data suggests you would be hard-pressed to notice the difference in everyday workloads.

What's more telling is how each chip compares to other rivals in their respective listings. The V3C48 sits between the Intel Core i5-12600HE (avg score 4980, deltaPct -0.3%) and the Intel Xeon W-2150B (avg score 4992, deltaPct -0.5%), with the Intel Core i7-1375PRE (avg score 4985, deltaPct -0.4%) also in close proximity. The 4700G's rival list includes the Intel Xeon W-1290 (avg score 4932, deltaPct 0.3%), meaning the 4700G actually leads that Xeon by 0.3%. This positions both AMD chips in a comfortable mid-range performance band, trading blows with various Intel workstation and mobile parts.

Where Each One Wins

The V3C48 wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but the margins are so thin that the practical takeaway is that neither chip dominates in any meaningful workload category. The largest delta is 0.4%, which appears across R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core. That consistency suggests the V3C48 has a slight architectural efficiency edge, but it's not enough to recommend one over the other based on compute performance alone.

Where the 4700G does have a clear advantage is in flexibility and features outside pure CPU throughput. It includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, making it a complete package for systems that don't use a discrete GPU. The V3C48 has no integrated graphics listed, so it requires a separate graphics card. The 4700G also has an unlocked multiplier, meaning the base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz can be pushed higher by the user; the V3C48 is locked, with a 3.30 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost.

The V3C48 counters with embedded-specific strengths. It supports ECC memory, which the 4700G does not, and it runs on DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s compared to the 4700G's DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s. The V3C48 also draws less power — a 45W TDP versus the 4700G's 65W — making it the better fit for thermally constrained or always-on systems. The socket difference (AMD Socket FP7 for the V3C48, AMD Socket AM4 for the 4700G) means platform choice will likely decide which chip you use, rather than raw benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Zen generations and manufacturing nodes. The V3C48 uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with the codename Rembrandt and a generation label of "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt))". The 4700G uses Zen 2 on a 7 nm TSMC process, codename Renoir, from the "Ryzen 7 (Zen 2 (Renoir))" generation. The 4700G has published transistor and die-size figures — 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die — while the V3C48 lists no such data in the fact pack.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but the L3 cache is where they separate: the V3C48 has 16 MB shared L3, while the 4700G has 8 MB. That doubling of L3 cache is a significant architectural difference and likely contributes to the V3C48's consistent, if small, benchmark edge. Neither chip supports 3D V-Cache.

Memory architecture diverges completely. The V3C48 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC support. The 4700G supports DDR4, also dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe connectivity also differs: the V3C48 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the 4700G provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. For storage or expansion cards, the V3C48's newer PCIe standard offers double the bandwidth per lane, though the 4700G's 16 lanes are still sufficient for most desktop configurations.

The V3C48 is built for embedded systems, with a 45W TDP and AMD Socket FP7, while the 4700G is a standard desktop part at 65W TDP on Socket AM4. The V3C48's release date is 2022-09-26, over two years after the 4700G's 2020-07-20 launch. Both are listed as Active in production status. The V3C48's part number is 100-000000817, and the 4700G's is 100-000000146. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the data.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests, but by very narrow margins: 1730 vs 1724 in R15 (0.3%), 7212 vs 7186 in R20 (0.4%), and 17172 vs 17111 in R23 (0.4%).

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 4700G include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the 4700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The V3C48 has no integrated graphics listed in its specifications, so it would require a discrete GPU.

Q: Can I overclock either of these CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 4700G has an unlocked multiplier, so it can be overclocked from its 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks. The V3C48 has a locked multiplier, preventing overclocking.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 supports ECC memory. The 4700G does not list ECC support in its specifications.

Q: What memory types do these CPUs support?

A: The V3C48 supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 4700G supports DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do these CPUs compare in overall benchmark average?

A: The V3C48 has an average benchmark score of 4967, while the 4700G averages 4949. Both sit at the 59th percentile against all CPUs, and the 4700G is listed as a nearest rival with a -0.4% deltaPct relative to the V3C48.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 | AMD Ryzen 7 4700G |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 2 |

| Codename | Rembrandt | Renoir |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 9,800 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 156 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Version | Gen 4 | Gen 3 |

| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16 |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2022-09-26 | 2020-07-20 |

| Part Number | 100-000000817 | 100-000000146 |

The two CPUs share the same core and thread counts (8 cores, 16 threads), L1 cache (64 KB per core), L2 cache (512 KB per core), memory bus (dual-channel), manufacturer (AMD), market segment (Desktop), and production status (Active).

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows these two processors are effectively tied in raw compute performance. The V3C48 wins all six Cinebench tests, but the largest margin is 0.4%, and the average benchmark scores differ by only 18 points out of nearly 5,000. Both sit at the 59th percentile against all CPUs. If you are choosing purely on multi-core or single-core throughput, the data provides no meaningful reason to prefer one over the other.

The decision comes down to platform and feature requirements. Choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 if you need ECC memory support, DDR5 memory, lower power consumption at 45W, or PCIe Gen 4 connectivity with 20 lanes. Its 16 MB of L3 cache is double the 4700G's 8 MB, which may help in cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark results do not show a dramatic impact. The V3C48 also has a newer architecture (Zen 3+ on 6 nm versus Zen 2 on 7 nm) and a later release date, making it the more modern part for embedded or compact systems where the FP7 socket is available.

Choose the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G if you need integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, or a standard AM4 desktop platform. Its higher base and boost clocks (3.60 GHz and 4.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz and 3.80 GHz) give it a clock-speed advantage, but the benchmark results show that advantage does not translate into a measurable performance lead. The 4700G is also the older part, released in 2020, but it remains in Active production and its 65W TDP is still modest for a desktop chip.

In practical terms, the socket and platform will likely dictate your choice. If you are building a new system on AM4, the 4700G is the drop-in solution with iGPU convenience. If you are designing an embedded or low-power system with ECC and DDR5 requirements, the V3C48 is the clear fit. Neither chip will disappoint on compute performance, as the data shows they are essentially peers.