AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 leads with a score of 2424, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 2356. This gives the V3C48 a 2.9% advantage in that specific test.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The V3C48 wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17172 versus 16690 for the 5800HS, a difference of 2.9%. The margin is identical in R20 (7212 vs 7009) and R15 (1730 vs 1682).

Q: Do both CPUs use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The V3C48 is built on TSMC's 6 nm process, while the 5800HS uses TSMC's 7 nm node. The V3C48 also relies on the newer Zen 3+ architecture, whereas the 5800HS uses Zen 3.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The V3C48 supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The 5800HS supports DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. Only the V3C48 supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The V3C48 has an average benchmark score of 4967, while the 5800HS averages 4827. Both CPUs sit at the 59th percentile among all processors in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different generations of AMD's mobile and embedded lineup. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt codename, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. That architecture gap matters: Zen 3+ is a refined iteration of Zen 3, and the V3C48 is manufactured on a 6 nm TSMC process, whereas the 5800HS uses TSMC's 7 nm process. The smaller node helps the V3C48 achieve higher clock efficiency at a higher thermal envelope.

Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread counts are identical. Cache configurations also match: each core gets 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, and both share 16 MB of L3 cache. The key architectural differences lie elsewhere. The V3C48 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The 5800HS has a lower base clock of 2.80 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz. That boost advantage does not translate into benchmark wins for the 5800HS, as the recorded data shows the V3C48 ahead in every Cinebench test.

Memory support diverges sharply. The V3C48 supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and includes ECC support. The 5800HS supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s and lacks ECC. The V3C48 also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 5800HS is limited to PCIe Gen 3. The 5800HS does include Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, a feature absent from the V3C48's specifications.

Socket compatibility differs as well. The V3C48 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the 5800HS uses AMD Socket FP6. The 5800HS has a 35 W TDP, making it a lower-power part, while the V3C48 has a 45 W TDP. The V3C48 also carries a larger die with 10,700 million transistors and a 180 mm² die size, though these figures are listed only for the 5800HS in the database. The production status for both is Active, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are unusually one-sided. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons, with margins ranging from 2.9% to 3.0%. No single test favors the 5800HS.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the V3C48 scores 1730 against 1682, a 2.9% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a 3% advantage: 244 versus 237 for the 5800HS. Moving to Cinebench R20, the V3C48 posts 7212 in multi-core versus 7009, again 2.9% ahead. The R20 single-core result is 1018 against 989, a 2.9% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the V3C48 a score of 17172, while the 5800HS scores 16690, a 2.9% difference. The R23 single-core test shows 2424 versus 2356, also 2.9%.

These margins are consistent across every workload tier. The V3C48 is not dramatically faster in any single test, but it is uniformly faster. The 5800HS's higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz does not close the gap in the recorded data. Even in single-core tests, where boost clocks typically matter most, the V3C48's lower 3.80 GHz boost still produces higher scores. That suggests architectural efficiency and memory support play a larger role than raw clock speed in these benchmarks.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same trend. The V3C48 averages 4967, compared to 4827 for the 5800HS. That places the V3C48 about 2.9% higher on average, consistent with the individual Cinebench deltas. Both processors sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database, so they occupy the same performance tier despite the V3C48's consistent edge.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields, even though core and thread counts are identical.

• Base clock: V3C48 at 3.30 GHz, 5800HS at 2.80 GHz
• Boost clock: V3C48 at 3.80 GHz, 5800HS at 4.40 GHz
• TDP: V3C48 at 45 W, 5800HS at 35 W
• Socket: V3C48 on AMD Socket FP7, 5800HS on AMD Socket FP6
• Architecture: V3C48 on Zen 3+, 5800HS on Zen 3
• Codename: V3C48 as Rembrandt, 5800HS as Cezanne
• Process node: V3C48 on 6 nm TSMC, 5800HS on 7 nm TSMC
• Memory support: V3C48 supports DDR5, 5800HS supports DDR4
• Memory bandwidth: V3C48 at 76.8 GB/s, 5800HS at 68.3 GB/s
• ECC memory: Supported on V3C48, not supported on 5800HS
• PCIe: V3C48 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), 5800HS has Gen 3
• Integrated graphics: None on V3C48, Radeon Vega 8 on 5800HS
• Market segment: V3C48 as Desktop, 5800HS as Mobile
• Release date: V3C48 released later, with the 5800HS arriving earlier in the product cycle
• Transistors and die size: Listed only for the 5800HS at 10,700 million and 180 mm²

The memory bandwidth difference of 8.5 GB/s favors the V3C48, as does the ECC support and newer PCIe generation. The 5800HS counters with integrated graphics and a lower TDP, which suits mobile platforms. The V3C48's higher TDP of 45 W versus 35 W suggests it is designed for systems with more generous cooling.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison. For users prioritizing raw compute in Cinebench workloads, the V3C48 is the stronger choice across both single-core and multi-core tests. Its 2.9% to 3% advantages are modest but consistent, and the chip pairs that with DDR5 memory support, ECC functionality, and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. That combination makes it well suited for embedded or desktop systems where memory integrity and modern I/O matter. The higher TDP of 45 W also suggests it can sustain performance in chassis with adequate cooling.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, despite losing all six head-to-head tests, has its own strengths. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which means systems built around it do not require a discrete GPU for basic display output. Its 35 W TDP makes it the lower-power option, which is a meaningful advantage in compact or battery-powered mobile designs. The 5800HS also has a higher boost clock at 4.40 GHz, though the recorded data shows this does not translate into a benchmark win. For use cases focused on integrated graphics and power efficiency rather than peak Cinebench scores, the 5800HS remains a viable part.

The market segments reflect that split. The V3C48 is listed as a Desktop part, while the 5800HS is a Mobile part. The V3C48's lack of integrated graphics and its higher TDP point toward systems with discrete GPUs and active cooling. The 5800HS's integrated graphics and lower TDP point toward thin-and-light laptops or all-in-one systems where space and thermal headroom are limited. Both processors share the same core and thread count, the same L1 and L2 cache layout, and the same 16 MB of shared L3 cache, so multithreaded workloads scale similarly. The deciding factors are platform requirements: the V3C48 wins on compute performance and modern memory features, while the 5800HS wins on integration and power draw.