Ryzen 5 8640U vs Ryzen Embedded V3C48

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.

Ryzen 5 8640U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 760M, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,203 vs 20,274).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8640U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 8640U

2023

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 760M, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,203 vs 20,274).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8640U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 8640U better than Ryzen Embedded V3C48?

Yes. Ryzen 5 8640U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 42.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 8640U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 42.3% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 8640U is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 8640U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 8640U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 42.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 8640U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Ryzen 5 8640U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C48 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	261 FPS	174 FPS
medium	237 FPS	139 FPS
high	199 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	144 FPS
medium	190 FPS	113 FPS
high	155 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	66 FPS
medium	133 FPS	55 FPS
high	103 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	372 FPS	331 FPS
medium	309 FPS	281 FPS
high	272 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	313 FPS	286 FPS
medium	270 FPS	251 FPS
high	244 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	177 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	206 FPS
medium	206 FPS	187 FPS
high	191 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	444 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	459 FPS
high	507 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	412 FPS
medium	435 FPS	320 FPS
high	372 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	507 FPS	486 FPS
medium	501 FPS	435 FPS
high	442 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640U and Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Ryzen 5 8640U

The Ryzen 5 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,274 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,203 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640U versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640U uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640U scores 20,274 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C48's 20,203 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+29%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	20,274	20,203
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,675	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,519	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,308	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640U	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Socket	FP8	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-7500	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8640U) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C48). The Ryzen 5 8640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8640U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8640U rivals Core i5-1335U.