AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Intel Core i7-12700TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part leads in both raw core count and thread count.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-12700TE does not. This makes the AMD processor more suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700TE boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 boosts to 4.25 GHz. Intel holds a 0.35 GHz advantage in maximum frequency.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has an average benchmark score of 4532, while the Intel Core i7-12700TE averages 4513. The AMD chip leads by 19 points, a margin of 0.4%.

Q: Do both processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel Core i7-12700TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel offers broader memory compatibility.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 25 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB on the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748. Intel's cache capacity is more than three times larger.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is built on TSMC's 7 nm process node, while the Intel Core i7-12700TE uses Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip integrates 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, whereas Intel's die measures 215 mm² with no transistor count listed in the data. Both processors belong to the desktop market segment and share a 35 W TDP, but their internal designs diverge sharply.

AMD's V2748 uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, part of the Ryzen Embedded 2000 series. It features 8 cores with 16 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.25 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The chip is fabricated by TSMC and fits into AMD Socket FP6. It also integrates Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors.

Intel's Core i7-12700TE is based on Alder Lake-S, the Core 12th Gen architecture. It offers 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1400.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache layout is more generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3. This hybrid design likely combines performance and efficiency cores, although the data does not specify the exact core mix. The chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though its memory bandwidth figure is not listed. ECC memory is available on the AMD processor but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also diverges: AMD provides Gen 3 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-12700TE wins every head-to-head benchmark in the data, taking all 6 comparisons against the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748. The margins are uniform but small — Intel leads by 0.4% to 0.5% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests. This consistency suggests Intel holds a slight architectural advantage in rendering workloads, likely aided by its higher boost clock and larger L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748, however, is not without strengths. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part lacks, making it a better fit for data integrity-sensitive tasks such as file servers or database nodes. AMD also offers a lower-die-area solution at 156 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm², which could matter in space-constrained embedded designs. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is explicitly documented, while Intel's is not, giving AMD a clear spec-sheet advantage in that metric.

For single-threaded workloads, the Intel chip's 0.35 GHz boost clock advantage translates into marginal but real wins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2222 against AMD's 2212, a 0.5% lead. Multi-core tests show a similar pattern: Intel's 15745 in R23 multi-core edges out AMD's 15668. The practical takeaway is that the Intel processor is the better all-around performer in CPU-bound tasks, while the AMD processor is the safer choice for ECC-dependent environments.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. Core count: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 12. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 20. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.90 GHz, Intel at 1400.00 MHz — a massive difference in favor of AMD at idle or low load. Boost clock: Intel reaches 4.60 GHz, AMD tops out at 4.25 GHz.

Process node: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Die size: AMD measures 156 mm², Intel measures 215 mm². Transistor count: AMD lists 9,800 million, Intel lists none. Socket: AMD uses Socket FP6, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchy differs significantly. L1 per core: AMD has 64 KB, Intel has 80 KB. L2 per core: AMD has 512 KB, Intel has 1.25 MB. L3 shared: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 25 MB. Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD lists 51.2 GB/s, Intel lists none. ECC: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe: AMD offers Gen 3 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $344; no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD chip. Both processors have locked multipliers, are active in production, and hold a 58th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals a close contest with Intel winning every round. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 1586 against AMD's 1579, a 0.4% lead. The single-core R15 test is even tighter: Intel scores 223, AMD scores 222, again a 0.4% margin. These differences are within run-to-run variance in many testing scenarios, but the data consistently favors Intel.

Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern. Intel wins multi-core with 6612 versus AMD's 6580, a 0.5% gap. In single-core, Intel scores 933 against AMD's 929, a 0.4% lead. The Intel advantage remains narrow but uniform across the board.

Cinebench R23 results continue the trend. Multi-core: Intel scores 15745, AMD scores 15668, a 0.5% difference. Single-core: Intel scores 2222, AMD scores 2212, a 0.5% gap. Across all six tests, Intel's largest winning margin is 0.5%, and its smallest is 0.4%. No test shows AMD ahead.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story. AMD's average is 4532, while Intel's is 4513, giving AMD a 0.4% edge in aggregate performance across a broader benchmark set. This discrepancy suggests that outside of Cinebench, the AMD chip may perform relatively better in other workload types. The nearest rival data reinforces this: AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-1340P at 4545 (0.3% higher), while Intel's closest competitor is the same i5-1250P at 4515 (0% difference). Both processors sit in the same performance neighborhood, with AMD marginally ahead on average and Intel ahead in every Cinebench test.