AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Intel Core i7-8750H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two six-core, twelve-thread processors into very distinct territories. The Intel Core i7-8750H dominates the overall win count, taking 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 secures only 2 wins. However, the story is not about sheer volume of victories; it is about the character of those wins.

The AMD part’s two wins are highly specialized. Its victory in PassMark data encryption is monumental, scoring 8046 against Intel’s 3388, a 137.5% advantage. This is not a marginal edge; it is a category-level blowout. The other AMD win comes in extended instructions, where it posts 8799 versus 8637, a modest 1.9% lead. These results suggest the Zen 2 architecture in the V2546 carries specific cryptographic and vector instruction strengths that the Coffee Lake core does not match.

Every other benchmark, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark integer math, falls to Intel. The i7-8750H wins all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both multi-core and single-core variants), though by very narrow margins ranging from 0.8% to 0.9%. It also wins PassMark’s multithread test (9799 vs 9656, a 1.5% edge) and single-thread test (2276 vs 1609, a 29.3% gap). The Intel part’s biggest wins come in physics (604 vs 441, a 27% lead), random string sorting (18622 vs 13926, 25.2%), and floating point math (22179 vs 18534, 16.4%).

The use-case split is clear. For general productivity, rendering, and single-threaded workloads, the Intel part is consistently ahead, albeit sometimes barely. For encryption-heavy tasks, the AMD part is the only choice. The data implies that the AMD V2546 is a specialized accelerator for secure data handling, while the i7-8750H is the broader, more conventional performer.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 has an average benchmark score of 14336, while the Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868. The AMD part sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, one point above Intel’s 68th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: Intel wins decisively. In PassMark single-thread, the i7-8750H scores 2276 against AMD’s 1609, a 29.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1168 versus AMD’s 1158, a 0.9% edge. The single-thread gap is far larger than any multi-core difference.

Q: Is there any benchmark where AMD beats Intel by a large margin?

A: Yes, in PassMark data encryption, AMD scores 8046 versus Intel’s 3388, a 137.5% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the head-to-head comparison, and it is the only test where AMD wins by more than 2%.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for these two chips according to the database?

A: For AMD, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U with an average score of 14320 (0.1% difference), followed by the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.4%), Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.7%), and Intel Core i5-10400F (14185, 1.1%). For Intel, the nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13936 (a -0.5% delta), then AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13786, 0.6%), Intel Core 3 304 (13745, 0.9%), and Intel Core i5-10400 (14037, -1.2%).

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads. This makes their benchmark differences particularly interesting, as they are direct architectural comparisons rather than core-count mismatches.

Q: Which chip is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is listed as Active, while the Intel Core i7-8750H is marked End-of-life. The AMD part released on 2020-11-09, while the Intel part released on 2018-04-01.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the entire comparison is PassMark data encryption. AMD’s 8046 score crushes Intel’s 3388, a 137.5% delta that dwarfs every other difference. This is not a subtle architectural preference; it is a fundamental capability gap. If the workload involves encryption, the V2546 is categorically superior.

Beyond that, the pattern reverses. In PassMark physics, Intel wins 604 to 441, a 27% gap. This suggests the i7-8750H handles physics simulation substantially better, likely due to higher boost clocks. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead 18622 to 13926, a 25.2% delta, indicating more efficient memory access patterns or sorting algorithms. Floating point math goes to Intel at 22179 versus 18534, a 16.4% lead, and integer math follows with Intel at 35629 against 30739, a 13.7% margin.

The Cinebench results are remarkably close. R15 multi-core: Intel 834, AMD 827, a 0.8% delta. R20 multi-core: Intel 3475, AMD 3446, 0.8%. R23 multi-core: Intel 8274, AMD 8207, 0.8%. Single-core variants show similar 0.8% to 0.9% gaps. These are effectively ties, within measurement noise, but Intel holds the edge in every rendering test.

PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead 9799 to 9656, a 1.5% delta, while data compression favors Intel 139418 to 136097, a 2.4% gap. Extended instructions is the only other AMD win besides encryption, at 8799 versus 8637, a 1.9% lead. Find prime numbers goes to Intel 27 to 22, an 18.5% gap.

The largest Intel wins are in single-thread (29.3%), physics (27%), and random string sorting (25.2%). The largest AMD win is encryption (137.5%). Everything else falls within 16.4% or less. The data shows that Intel’s advantages concentrate in scalar and memory-heavy tasks, while AMD’s single massive win points to a specific instruction set advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The AMD V2546 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.95 GHz, while the Intel i7-8750H runs at 2.20 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost. Intel has the higher peak clock, AMD has the higher base clock.

Thermal design power differs significantly: AMD is rated at 35 W, Intel at 45 W. AMD consumes less power by specification, which matters for embedded or mobile deployments where thermal budgets are tight.

The sockets are different: AMD uses AMD Socket FP6, Intel uses Intel BGA 1440. The AMD part is classified as Desktop market segment, while Intel is Mobile. AMD supports ECC memory (true), Intel does not (false). AMD lists PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel has no PCIe data in the database.

Memory bandwidth is listed only for AMD at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support. Intel’s memory bus and bandwidth are not specified in the database. Both support DDR4, but AMD’s specification is more complete.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Graphics with 384SP, Intel has UHD 630. Neither is a dedicated GPU, but they serve different embedded and mobile use cases.

Production status is a major differentiator: AMD is Active, Intel is End-of-life. Release dates are 2020-11-09 for AMD and 2018-04-01 for Intel, a gap of over two and a half years.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. AMD uses Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process node from TSMC, while Intel uses Coffee Lake on a 14 nm process from Intel. This process node difference (7 nm vs 14 nm) helps explain the AMD part’s lower TDP (35 W vs 45 W) despite similar core counts.

AMD’s codename is Renoir, part of the Ryzen Embedded 2000 series. Intel’s codename is Coffee Lake-H, part of the Core i7 generation. AMD’s die size is 156 mm² with 9,800 million transistors; Intel’s die size is 149 mm² with no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache layout differs in L2 and L3. Both have 64 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 512 KB L2 per core versus Intel’s 256 KB. AMD has 8 MB shared L3, Intel has 12 MB shared L3. Intel’s larger L3 may contribute to its wins in random string sorting and physics, while AMD’s larger L2 could aid encryption performance.

AMD’s architecture supports ECC memory, which Intel does not. AMD also has a defined 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, while Intel lacks both in the database. These features position the V2546 for embedded reliability and I/O flexibility.

The 7 nm process gives AMD a transistor density advantage, but the benchmark data shows Intel still wins most tests despite the older 14 nm node. This suggests Intel’s higher boost clock (4.10 GHz vs 3.95 GHz) and larger L3 cache compensate for the process disadvantage in many workloads.

The Verdict

The data directs different buyers to different chips. For encryption-focused workloads, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the only rational choice. Its 137.5% lead in PassMark data encryption is the single most decisive benchmark result in this comparison. The V2546 also wins extended instructions and offers ECC memory support, active production status, and a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for embedded systems where data security and power efficiency matter.

For nearly everything else, the Intel Core i7-8750H is ahead. It wins all Cinebench tests, all PassMark math tests, physics, sorting, and compression. Its single-thread advantage is massive at 29.3% in PassMark, and even in multi-threaded rendering it holds a consistent 0.8% edge. The i7-8750H’s higher boost clock and larger L3 cache appear to deliver broader performance.

The average benchmark scores tell a nuanced story. AMD’s 14336 average is 3.4% higher than Intel’s 13868, but that is inflated by the encryption outlier. Intel’s percentile rank is only one point lower (68 vs 69), indicating these are close overall performers with different strengths.

The production status is decisive for new designs. AMD is Active, Intel is End-of-life. For a new embeddded system, the V2546 has a future. For a mobile replacement or existing platform, the i7-8750H still offers competitive performance but is no longer manufactured.

Pick AMD if encryption and ECC matter, or if power efficiency (35 W vs 45 W) is critical. Pick Intel if you need the best general-purpose performance, especially single-threaded, physics, or memory-heavy tasks, and if the end-of-life status is acceptable. The benchmark data does not support a universal winner; it supports a task-specific one.