Ryzen 9 9950X vs Ryzen Embedded V2546

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2546
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.22
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+309%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Ryzen Embedded V2546 by a whopping 309% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking76458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency27.6323.26
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date10 November 2020 (4 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.7 GHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size156 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors9,800 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth68.269 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics 384SPAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Embedded V2546 10.22
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+309%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Embedded V2546 16236
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+309%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.22 41.78
Recency 10 November 2020 15 August 2024
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 170 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2546 has 277.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 308.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V2546 in performance tests.


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