Core Ultra 5 226V vs Ryzen Embedded V2748

CPU

GPU

Core Ultra 5 226V

8 Cores8 Thrd17 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

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Ryzen Embedded V2748

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.25 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 226V

8 / 8

18,400

0.0%

18,434

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 5 226V

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 45W, a 28W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc 130V, while Ryzen Embedded V2748 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,400 vs 18,434).

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

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3% HIGHER MSRP
$309 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌164.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 226V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 226V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core Ultra 5 226V

2024

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 45W, a 28W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc 130V, while Ryzen Embedded V2748 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,400 vs 18,434).

Trade-offs

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3% HIGHER MSRP
$309 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌164.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 226V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 226V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V2748 better than Core Ultra 5 226V?

Yes. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is 3.0% more expensive on MSRP at $309 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core Ultra 5 226V only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 9.3% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 226V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FCBGA2833 and DDR5 instead of FP6. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 5 226V Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2748 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	180 FPS	181 FPS
medium	145 FPS	147 FPS
high	117 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	152 FPS
medium	117 FPS	122 FPS
high	95 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	69 FPS
medium	71 FPS	59 FPS
high	57 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 226V Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	212 FPS	369 FPS
medium	176 FPS	319 FPS
high	158 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	320 FPS
medium	154 FPS	285 FPS
high	142 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	260 FPS
medium	122 FPS	240 FPS
high	115 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	190 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 226V Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	460 FPS	461 FPS
medium	460 FPS	461 FPS
high	460 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	460 FPS	461 FPS
medium	460 FPS	461 FPS
high	460 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	460 FPS	453 FPS
medium	384 FPS	372 FPS
high	343 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	270 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 226V Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	460 FPS	461 FPS
medium	460 FPS	461 FPS
high	460 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	460 FPS	461 FPS
medium	460 FPS	461 FPS
high	460 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	460 FPS	461 FPS
medium	460 FPS	444 FPS
high	460 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	335 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 226V Open Ryzen Embedded V2748

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 226V and Ryzen Embedded V2748

Core Ultra 5 226V

The Core Ultra 5 226V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,400 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Embedded V2748

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 226V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 226V versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 226V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 226V scores 18,400 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+6%	4.25 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+400%	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	18,400	18,434
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,041	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Socket	FCBGA2833	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 226V) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748). The Core Ultra 5 226V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 226V	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Arc 130V	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 226V launched at $300 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 debuted at $309. On MSRP ($300 vs $309), the Core Ultra 5 226V is $9 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 226V delivers 61.3 pts/$ vs 59.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Core Ultra 5 226V the 2.8% better value option.