Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+38.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 / 16

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2718

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

105%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

105%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

104%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

104%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

104%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

103%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

102%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

102%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

102%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

101%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

101%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

101%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

101%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

101%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

100%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

100%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

100%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

99%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

99%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

99%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

98%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

49%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

97%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

97%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

97%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

97%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

96%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

95%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded V2718 in both compute-intensive tasks (31.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 33% cheaper ($135 vs $200) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+104%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

Performance Check

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 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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 Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 31.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+11%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+118%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	21,845+38%	15,831
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	654
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,551

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X 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: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Desktop	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. At current prices ($135 vs $200), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 79.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 68.6% better value option.