Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen Embedded V2748

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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Ryzen Embedded V2748

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.25 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

0.0%

18,434

+28.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen Embedded V2748 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 18,434).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 59.7 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
❌111.1% higher power demand at 95W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.7 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 95W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-9700K

2018

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen Embedded V2748 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.7 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 95W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 18,434).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 59.7 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
❌111.1% higher power demand at 95W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V2748 better than Core i7-9700K?

Yes. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 28% better 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, Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.8% 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, Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better fit. You are getting 28% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $76 cheaper on MSRP at $309 MSRP versus $385 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 59.5% better value on MSRP (59.7 vs 37.4 PassMark/$), 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 V2748 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 V2748 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	308 FPS	181 FPS
medium	278 FPS	147 FPS
high	231 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	152 FPS
medium	221 FPS	122 FPS
high	178 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	69 FPS
medium	140 FPS	59 FPS
high	108 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	360 FPS	369 FPS
medium	321 FPS	319 FPS
high	291 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	282 FPS	285 FPS
high	258 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	260 FPS
medium	221 FPS	240 FPS
high	208 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	190 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	360 FPS	461 FPS
medium	360 FPS	461 FPS
high	360 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	461 FPS
medium	360 FPS	461 FPS
high	360 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	453 FPS
medium	360 FPS	372 FPS
high	360 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	360 FPS	461 FPS
medium	360 FPS	461 FPS
high	360 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	461 FPS
medium	360 FPS	461 FPS
high	360 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	461 FPS
medium	360 FPS	444 FPS
high	360 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	335 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and Ryzen Embedded V2748

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 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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-9700K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 24.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+15%	4.25 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 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	18,434+28%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Socket	LGA1151	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 debuted at $309. On MSRP ($385 vs $309), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $76 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 59.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Ryzen Embedded V2748 the 45.9% better value option.