Ryzen 9 5980HS 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 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.3% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,203 vs 20,257).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.3% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,203 vs 20,257).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5980HS better than Ryzen Embedded V3C48?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 33.3% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 33.3% more average FPS across 46 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 5980HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 5980HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 33.3% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7 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.

Ryzen 9 5980HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C48 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	277 FPS	174 FPS
medium	250 FPS	139 FPS
high	210 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	144 FPS
medium	195 FPS	113 FPS
high	159 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	66 FPS
medium	138 FPS	55 FPS
high	106 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	506 FPS	331 FPS
medium	464 FPS	281 FPS
high	390 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	286 FPS
medium	407 FPS	251 FPS
high	349 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	177 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	206 FPS
medium	288 FPS	187 FPS
high	263 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	506 FPS	505 FPS
medium	506 FPS	505 FPS
high	506 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	444 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	505 FPS
medium	506 FPS	459 FPS
high	506 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	412 FPS
medium	469 FPS	320 FPS
high	413 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	506 FPS	505 FPS
medium	506 FPS	505 FPS
high	506 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	505 FPS
medium	506 FPS	505 FPS
high	506 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	486 FPS
medium	463 FPS	435 FPS
high	410 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5980HS and Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Ryzen 9 5980HS

The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 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

Both the Ryzen 9 5980HS and Ryzen Embedded V3C48 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HS (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HS scores 20,257 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C48's 20,203 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+26%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.3 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	20,257	20,203

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Socket	FP6	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-4266	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C48). The Ryzen 9 5980HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.