AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 vs Intel Core i7-11850HE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusually clear picture: the Intel Core i7-11850HE wins every single recorded head-to-head test. Across six Cinebench workloads, Intel takes the top spot in both multi-core and single-core categories. The wins are narrow but consistent, with the margin holding at 1.2% to 1.3% across the entire test suite.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core with a score of 1753 against 1730 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48, a 1.3% advantage. That same 1.3% margin repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core (7308 versus 7212) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (17402 versus 17172). The pattern is identical in single-core tests: Cinebench R15 single-core shows 247 versus 244 (1.2% lead), while both R20 and R23 single-core show a 1.3% lead for Intel (1031 versus 1018, and 2456 versus 2424 respectively).

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has no recorded wins in this comparison. However, the data does not show a dominant performance gap; it shows a consistently close race where Intel edges ahead in every discipline. If the workload is heavily multi-threaded, like rendering or compilation, the Intel part still holds the advantage, but the margin is small enough that other system characteristics may matter more in practice.

Looking at the broader database context, the Intel Core i7-11850HE sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 sits just behind at the 59th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are also close: 5095 for the Intel part versus 4967 for the AMD part. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7262 (average score 5109, delta -0.3%), the Intel Core i9-7900X (average score 5120, delta -0.5%), the Intel Xeon W-2155 (average score 5072, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (average score 5070, delta 0.5%). The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48's nearest rivals are different chips entirely: the Intel Core i5-12600HE (average score 4980, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G (average score 4949, delta 0.4%), the Intel Core i7-1375PRE (average score 4985, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Xeon W-2150B (average score 4992, delta -0.5%). This placement confirms both processors are comparable mid-pack performers, not outliers in either direction.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing backgrounds. The Intel Core i7-11850HE uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically Tiger Lake-H, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has a die size of 190 mm². The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. No die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread counts are identical. Cache layouts differ notably. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has more cache at every level, which may contribute to its slight benchmark edge.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Intel Core i7-11850HE supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 supports DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a significantly higher recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. For embedded applications where data integrity matters, that ECC support is a meaningful feature.

PCIe capabilities are identical on paper: both offer Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part includes integrated graphics with UHD Graphics (Xe-LP), while no integrated graphics are recorded for the AMD part. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz but a lower boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel part's higher boost ceiling likely explains its single-core wins despite the AMD part's higher base frequency.

Power targets differ as well. The Intel part is rated at 35 W TDP, while the AMD part is rated at 45 W TDP. The AMD chip draws more power by specification but still loses in the benchmarks, which suggests the Intel architecture's clock behavior and cache configuration deliver better performance per watt in these specific workloads. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option for either.

The market segments differ: the Intel part is classified as Mobile, while the AMD part is classified as Desktop. Sockets are different too: Intel uses BGA 1787, AMD uses Socket FP7. The release dates show the Intel part launched in August 2021, while the AMD part launched over a year later in September 2022. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $400; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite provides six data points, and the Intel Core i7-11850HE wins all six. The largest single margin is in the single-core tests, where the Intel part leads by 1.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (247 versus 244) and by 1.3% in both R20 single-core (1031 versus 1018) and R23 single-core (2456 versus 2424). These are small margins, but they are consistent, and consistency across different Cinebench versions suggests a real architectural advantage rather than a measurement artifact.

Multi-core results follow the same pattern. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1753 versus 1730, a 1.3% lead for Intel. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7308 versus 7212, again 1.3%. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17402 versus 17172, again 1.3%. The uniformity of the margin across different workload intensities is notable. Whether the workload scales across all 16 threads or runs on a single core, the Intel part holds roughly the same relative advantage.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has no wins in this head-to-head, but its scores are close enough that the practical difference in most applications would be minor. A 1.3% difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core translates to roughly 230 points, which is within the noise of many real-world workloads. The data does not support calling the AMD part a loser by a wide margin; it supports calling it slightly slower in every measured test.

The Intel part also has additional benchmark data beyond Cinebench. It records a Geekbench multi-core score of 8576 and a single-core score of 1984. No Geekbench scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48, so a direct comparison in that suite is not possible from the database. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 5095 reflects its Cinebench and Geekbench results combined, while the AMD part's average of 4967 is based only on its Cinebench results.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-11850HE wins all three single-core Cinebench tests. It leads by 1.2% in R15 single-core and by 1.3% in both R20 and R23 single-core.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 win any benchmark in this comparison?

A: No. Across the six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests, the AMD part has zero wins. The Intel part wins all six.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth specifications compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 supports DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-11850HE supports DDR4 with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. They are identical in this respect.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-11850HE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-11850HE is rated at 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is rated at 45 W TDP. The Intel part has the lower power target and still wins every benchmark.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-11850HE as the faster processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all six Cinebench tests by margins of 1.2% to 1.3%, and it also has recorded Geekbench scores that the AMD part lacks. Its average benchmark score of 5095 is higher than the AMD part's 4967, and it sits at the 60th percentile versus the AMD part's 59th percentile.

However, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is not without arguments in its favor. It supports DDR5 memory with a much higher bandwidth specification of 76.8 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support, which the Intel part does not offer. For embedded applications where memory reliability is critical, that ECC support could outweigh a 1.3% performance deficit. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for Intel, although its lower boost clock of 3.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz likely explains the Intel single-core wins.

The choice depends on priorities. If the workload is purely performance-bound and the software can use all 16 threads, the Intel Core i7-11850HE is the pick based on the recorded data. If the application needs ECC memory, DDR5 bandwidth, or runs in an embedded context where those features matter more than a small performance edge, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is the sensible choice. The Intel part also has integrated graphics, which may matter if a discrete GPU is not present. The AMD part has no recorded integrated graphics.

Neither chip is a clear winner across all dimensions. The Intel part wins on performance, cache size, integrated graphics, lower TDP, and lower launch MSRP ($400). The AMD part wins on memory technology, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and a newer process node (6 nm versus 10 nm). For a builder prioritizing raw benchmark results, the Intel Core i7-11850HE is the data-backed choice. For a builder prioritizing memory integrity and bandwidth in an embedded system, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has the specification-level advantages that matter outside the Cinebench suite.

Specification Differences

Both processors share 8 cores, 16 threads, dual-channel memory buses, Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes, and locked multipliers. The differences are where the two diverge:

• Architecture: Intel Tiger Lake (Tiger Lake-H) versus AMD Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)
• Process node: Intel 10 nm (Intel foundry) versus TSMC 6 nm
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 3.30 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 3.80 GHz
• TDP: 35 W versus 45 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1787 versus AMD Socket FP7
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s
• ECC memory: No versus Yes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics (Xe-LP) versus none recorded
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Release date: August 2021 versus September 2022
• Launch MSRP: $400 versus none recorded
• Die size: 190 mm² versus none recorded
• Part number: SRKWZ versus 100-000000817