Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Ryzen Z1

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 Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Ryzen Z1 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen Z1 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen Z1

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,406 vs 18,434).

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Ryzen Z1

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Ryzen Z1 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen Z1 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,406 vs 18,434).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Z1 better than Ryzen Embedded V2748?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Z1 is ahead with a 5.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V2748 pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark. Ryzen Z1 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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 Z1 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen Z1 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 5.9% in the shared gaming data.

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

Ryzen Z1 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of FP6, and 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB). 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 Embedded V2748 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V2748	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	181 FPS	262 FPS
medium	147 FPS	234 FPS
high	121 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	231 FPS
medium	122 FPS	187 FPS
high	98 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	162 FPS
medium	59 FPS	133 FPS
high	46 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V2748	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	369 FPS	429 FPS
medium	319 FPS	339 FPS
high	281 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	356 FPS
medium	285 FPS	295 FPS
high	255 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	268 FPS
medium	240 FPS	227 FPS
high	216 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V2748	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	453 FPS	460 FPS
medium	372 FPS	437 FPS
high	333 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Embedded V2748	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	444 FPS	460 FPS
high	397 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V2748 and Ryzen Z1

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.

Ryzen Z1

The Ryzen Z1 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,406 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Ryzen Z1's 18,406 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded V2748	Ryzen Z1
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.25 GHz	4.9 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	18,434	18,406

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Z1 uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.