Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+189.2%

15,831

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +68.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 76.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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63.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +68.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 76.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌
63.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 68.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 4640.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 189.2% higher 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, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 68.9% 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, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 4640.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 63.6% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 68.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 76.8% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 63.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	284 FPS	179 FPS
medium	268 FPS	146 FPS
high	223 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	150 FPS
medium	200 FPS	121 FPS
high	159 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	68 FPS
medium	134 FPS	58 FPS
high	103 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	689 FPS	191 FPS
medium	580 FPS	167 FPS
high	484 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	166 FPS
medium	525 FPS	149 FPS
high	441 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	135 FPS
medium	314 FPS	126 FPS
high	295 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	648 FPS	396 FPS
medium	530 FPS	396 FPS
high	467 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	396 FPS
medium	491 FPS	396 FPS
high	427 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	396 FPS
medium	374 FPS	367 FPS
high	339 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	970 FPS	396 FPS
medium	883 FPS	396 FPS
high	766 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	396 FPS
medium	740 FPS	396 FPS
high	642 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	396 FPS
medium	515 FPS	396 FPS
high	463 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Embedded V2718

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 26.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 97.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 654 (191.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,124, a 86.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 4,551 (122.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+30%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+100%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+275%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	45,784+189%	15,831
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+4640%	654
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+153%	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+317%	4,551

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	true
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. On MSRP ($409 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is $159 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 63.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Core i7-13700K the 55.5% better value option.