AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is a 7 nm TSMC Zen 2 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at 2.90 GHz base and 4.25 GHz boost. Its average benchmark score is 4532, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. In Cinebench R23 it scores 15668 multi-core and 2212 single-core; in R20, 6580 and 929; in R15, 1579 and 222. Its four nearest rivals sit between 4518 and 4539 on average score, with delta values ranging from -0.1% to +0.3%, so the V2748 lands in a tightly competitive performance class.

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark results indicate a CPU that is solidly mid-pack, with an average score of 4532. The percentile rank of 62 means it outperforms a clear majority of all CPUs tracked, while staying just behind the top tier. In the aggregate, the V2748 is essentially indistinguishable from the Intel Core i7-6950X, which posts an average score of 4530 and a delta of 0%. The two chips are tied in overall benchmark output.

The nearest rivals confirm this positioning. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H has an average score of 4537, putting the V2748 0.1% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V also sits 0.1% ahead, with an average score of 4539. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS is the only nearby chip the V2748 leads, and it does so by just 0.3%, with the 5900HS scoring 4518. Those deltas are small enough that real-world differences between these chips would be hard to separate from workload noise.

The Cinebench results reinforce the same picture. The R23 multi-core score of 15668 is a strong number for a 35 W part. The R20 multi-core score of 6580 and the R15 multi-core score of 1579 show consistent scaling across the board. These are not outlier results; each benchmark generation places the chip in the same performance vicinity. The benchmark data does not show a runaway win in either direction, but it does show that the V2748 is a credible competitor against several well-known mid-range and previous-generation high-end processors.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The split between single-thread and multi-thread scores is clear. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 15668 is far higher than the single-core score of 2212. The same pattern appears in R20, where multi-core lands at 6580 versus 929 single-core, and in R15, where multi-core reaches 1579 against 222 single-core. That is the shape of a chip that is built for parallel throughput.

With 8 cores and 16 threads, the V2748 can keep many threads busy at once. Multi-threaded applications such as rendering, video encoding, and compilation will use the full core count and come much closer to the chip’s peak output. The shared 8 MB L3 cache helps when those threads need to exchange data.

Less threaded workloads, by contrast, are limited by the single-core scores. A 2212 R23 single-core result is respectable but not remarkable. Everyday desktop tasks like web browsing, office documents, and light productivity will feel responsive enough, but they will not showcase the CPU’s strengths. The base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.25 GHz are moderate, which is consistent with a low-power embedded design. The data suggests this is a part to choose when the workload can use all cores, not when the priority is maximum per-core speed.

Power and Thermals

The V2748 carries a 35 W TDP, placing it in the low-power class. That is a key planning number: a 35 W processor does not require aggressive cooling. The 7 nm process from TSMC helps keep power and heat in check, even with 9,800 million transistors packed into a 156 mm² die. The boost clock of 4.25 GHz is respectable for such a modest thermal envelope.

Thermal data beyond the TDP rating is not provided, but the TDP class implies the cooling burden is light. A small air cooler should be enough for most systems. This makes the V2748 suitable for compact chassis where installation space and airflow are limited. It is the kind of CPU that can be placed in a dense system without needing oversized cooling hardware. The 35 W TDP also means a system designer can budget more of the total power draw to other components, such as storage or a discrete GPU. There is no thermal headroom for heavy overclocking, and the locked multiplier reinforces that point.

Who Should Consider It

For content creation workloads, the V2748 is a reasonable choice. The 8-core/16-thread configuration, combined with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15668, provides solid performance for rendering and threaded media work. The 35 W TDP makes it viable in small workstations or embedded systems where space is tight.

For office and general productivity, the single-core scores of 2212 in R23, 929 in R20, and 222 in R15 are sufficient for daily applications. The integrated Radeon Graphics 448SP means a discrete GPU is not required for basic display output, which simplifies system builds. Users who need only a responsive desktop machine can get by with this CPU alone.

For gaming, the CPU core performance is competitive, but the integrated GPU is the limiting factor. Demanding games would need a discrete GPU. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are strong enough to feed a separate graphics card, while the low 35 W TDP leaves more room in the power budget for that card. ECC memory support is also present, which makes the V2748 interesting for reliability-sensitive tasks such as small storage servers or always-on systems where data integrity matters.

How It Compares

The Intel Core i7-6950X is the first nearby reference point. It posts an average score of 4530, matching the V2748’s 4532 with a 0% delta. The two chips are effectively equal in aggregate performance, even though the V2748 is a much more power-conscious embedded part.

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is a mobile-family chip with an average score of 4537. The V2748 is 0.1% behind it. That is a negligible difference, well within the range of benchmark run-to-run variation. For practical purposes, the two should perform about the same in mixed workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V also sits just ahead, with an average score of 4539 and a delta of -0.1%. Again, the difference is tiny. The V2748 is not losing this comparison by any meaningful margin; the data simply places the two chips in the same cluster.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS is the one nearest rival that the V2748 leads. The 5900HS averages 4518, which puts the V2748 0.3% ahead. The edge is real but small, and it confirms that the V2748’s place in the hierarchy is stable across multiple comparable processors.

Platform and Compatibility

The V2748 uses AMD Socket FP6 and is built on the Renoir architecture, part of the Zen 2 generation. The process node is 7 nm from TSMC. Memory support is DDR4 in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, which is a meaningful feature for embedded and reliability-focused builds.

PCIe support is Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated Radeon Graphics 448SP provides display capability without a dedicated video card. Cache consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported.

The production status is Active, and the release date is 2020-11-09. The part number is 100-000000245. As an embedded processor on Socket FP6, the platform is not a general-purpose upgrade socket in the way a mainstream desktop socket might be. The V2748 is a component to plan around at design time rather than a CPU to swap in later. It remains available for new systems, but the platform and processor choices are best settled early in the build process.