Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

0.0%

15,831

+10.0%

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 i7-9700K

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 15,831).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅+10% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $135 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 63.3 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i7-9700K

2018

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅+10% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $135 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 63.3 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 15,831).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V2718 better than Core i7-9700K?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-9700K is ahead with a 13.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V2718 pulls ahead with 10% better PassMark. Core i7-9700K also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the better fit. You are getting 10% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Embedded V2718 is $135 cheaper on MSRP at $250 MSRP versus $385 MSRP, and it gives you 10% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i7-9700K is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 13.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 69.3% better value on MSRP (63.3 vs 37.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/8. 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.

Core i7-9700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	308 FPS	179 FPS
medium	278 FPS	146 FPS
high	231 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	150 FPS
medium	221 FPS	121 FPS
high	178 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	68 FPS
medium	140 FPS	58 FPS
high	108 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	360 FPS	191 FPS
medium	321 FPS	167 FPS
high	291 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	166 FPS
medium	282 FPS	149 FPS
high	258 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	135 FPS
medium	221 FPS	126 FPS
high	208 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	396 FPS
high	360 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	396 FPS
high	360 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	367 FPS
high	360 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	396 FPS
high	360 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	396 FPS
high	360 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	396 FPS
medium	360 FPS	396 FPS
high	360 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and Ryzen Embedded V2718

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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 i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 16.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-9700K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 9.5% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2718. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+18%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+112%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	14,397	15,831+10%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	654
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,551

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9700K) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	LGA1151	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Desktop	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. On MSRP ($385 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is $135 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 63.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Ryzen Embedded V2718 the 51.5% better value option.