AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Intel Core i9-10900E Comparison

The Verdict

The data is unusually consistent here: the Intel Core i9-10900E wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, but by a narrow 2.7% margin in each test. This is not a case of one chip being dramatically faster; it is a case of one chip being slightly faster everywhere. If you need maximum multi-threaded throughput for heavy workloads, the i9-10900E is the pick. If you need lower power draw, ECC memory support, or a more modern process node, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better fit. The Intel chip occupies the 59th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 58th percentile, so both are firmly in the same performance tier. Choose Intel for raw speed, choose AMD for efficiency and platform features. The i9-10900E costs $488 at launch MSRP; the V2748 has no listed MSRP, so pricing cannot be compared from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i9-10900E uses the Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node, manufactured by Intel. It is a 10-core, 20-thread part with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm node, manufactured by TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.25 GHz. The process node gap is significant: 14 nm versus 7 nm, which explains much of the power and thermal difference between the two.

Cache layouts also differ sharply. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part has the same 64 KB L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core, while its shared L3 is only 8 MB. The Intel chip therefore has more total L3, while the AMD chip has more L2 per core. The AMD chip also has a much larger transistor count at 9,800 million versus the Intel chip's unspecified count, and a smaller die size at 156 mm² versus 206 mm².

Memory support shows another clear split. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory, but the AMD chip has a higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s versus 46.9 GB/s for Intel. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with 20 Gen 3 lanes versus 16 Gen 3 lanes for Intel. Both have integrated graphics: Intel uses UHD Graphics 630, AMD uses Radeon Graphics with 448 SPs. The AMD chip is an embedded part using the FP6 socket, while the Intel chip uses Socket 1200 and is classified as a desktop part. The AMD chip was released later, on 2020-11-09, versus 2020-04-29 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Across all six benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core i9-10900E wins by exactly 2.7%. This uniformity is remarkable; it suggests the performance gap is consistent regardless of workload type or thread count. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 1622 against 1579 for AMD, a 2.7% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it is 228 versus 222, again 2.7%. The pattern holds in R20 multi-core with 6759 versus 6580, and in R20 single-core with 954 versus 929. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 16093 versus 15668, and R23 single-core shows 2272 versus 2212. Every single test, same margin.

Single-core performance is particularly telling. The Intel chip's 4.70 GHz boost clock gives it the edge in lightly threaded tasks, and the data confirms it: 954 versus 929 in R20 single-core, 228 versus 222 in R15 single-core, 2272 versus 2212 in R23 single-core. The AMD chip's higher base clock of 2.90 GHz does not translate into a win because boost clocks matter more in these tests. Multi-core results follow the same pattern, with the Intel chip's two extra cores and four extra threads proving decisive despite the AMD chip's architectural efficiency.

The average benchmark scores in the database tell a similar story. The Intel chip has an average score of 4708 across all recorded benchmarks, while the AMD chip averages 4532. That is a difference of roughly 3.9%, slightly larger than the head-to-head margin because the Intel chip also has Geekbench scores recorded (8162 multi-core, 1575 single-core) while the AMD chip does not have Geekbench results in the database. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11900T at 4685 average score (0.5% behind), the Intel Core i9-9900KS at 4738 (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-10900F at 4664 (0.9% behind). The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700KF at 4547 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon E-2356G at 4548 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i5-1340P at 4545 (0.3% behind). Both chips sit in crowded territory where tiny score differences separate many models.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ according to the database.

| Specification | Intel Core i9-10900E | AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.25 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Zen 2 |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 206 mm² | 156 mm² |

| Transistors | Not specified | 9,800 million |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 3, 20 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Graphics 448SP |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2020-04-29 | 2020-11-09 |

| Launch MSRP | $488 | Not specified |

Both chips share the same L1 cache (64 KB per core), dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and lack of an unlocked multiplier. Neither has 3D V-Cache, and both are currently listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i9-10900E wins all multi-core benchmarks by 2.7%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 16093 versus 15668 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748. In R20 multi-core, it is 6759 versus 6580.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i9-10900E also wins all single-core tests by 2.7%. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2272 versus 2212 for AMD, and R20 single-core is 954 versus 929.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD chip supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i9-10900E does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which chip has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 20 Gen 3 lanes, while the Intel Core i9-10900E has 16 Gen 3 lanes. Both use PCIe Gen 3.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core i9-10900E has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD chip draws less power according to the rated TDP.

Q: Are these chips in the same performance percentile?

A: Nearly. The Intel Core i9-10900E is in the 59th percentile among all CPUs, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is in the 58th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 4708 and 4532, respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-10900E wins every benchmark in the database, so the case for choosing it is straightforward: you want the faster chip. Its 10 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage over the AMD chip's 8 cores and 16 threads, and its higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz secures the single-core wins. The consistency of the 2.7% margin across all tests means there is no workload type where the AMD chip pulls ahead in the recorded data. If the decision rests purely on speed, the Intel chip is the answer.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 does not win any benchmark, but it wins on platform attributes. Its 35 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Intel chip's 65 W, making it the better choice for power-constrained or thermally constrained systems. It supports ECC memory, which matters for reliability in embedded or server-style deployments. It has more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16, which helps with expansion. Its 7 nm process node and 9,800 million transistors indicate a more modern design, and its higher memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s versus 46.9 GB/s is a real advantage for memory-intensive work. The AMD chip is also smaller at 156 mm² versus 206 mm², which can matter in compact embedded designs.

For a desktop user who wants maximum performance and does not care about ECC or power efficiency, the Intel Core i9-10900E is the obvious pick. For an embedded system builder who values low power, ECC support, and modern fabrication, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better fit despite being 2.7% slower in every recorded benchmark. The data does not support any other conclusion: equal performance tier, different priorities.