Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +89.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 53.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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9.7% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V2516

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,329 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen Embedded V2516

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +89.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 53.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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9.7% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,329 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen Embedded V2516?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 89.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 68.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 89.8% 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 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 68.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is 9.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 89.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 53.4% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 44.4 PassMark/$), 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 V2516 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2516 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
1080p
low	200 FPS	179 FPS
medium	163 FPS	146 FPS
high	137 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	150 FPS
medium	121 FPS	121 FPS
high	100 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	68 FPS
medium	71 FPS	58 FPS
high	56 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
1080p
low	561 FPS	146 FPS
medium	525 FPS	128 FPS
high	428 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	125 FPS
medium	471 FPS	112 FPS
high	394 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	108 FPS
medium	304 FPS	99 FPS
high	274 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
1080p
low	561 FPS	333 FPS
medium	561 FPS	333 FPS
high	561 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	333 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	333 FPS
medium	561 FPS	333 FPS
high	538 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	333 FPS
medium	394 FPS	312 FPS
high	343 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
1080p
low	561 FPS	333 FPS
medium	561 FPS	333 FPS
high	561 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	333 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	333 FPS
medium	561 FPS	333 FPS
high	561 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	333 FPS
medium	501 FPS	333 FPS
high	447 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	319 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen Embedded V2516

Ryzen 7 3700X

The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

Ryzen Embedded V2516

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 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: 13,329 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen Embedded V2516's 13,329 — a 50.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2516.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+11%	3.95 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+71%	2.1 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	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	22,430+68%	13,329

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V2516
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2516 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($329 vs $300), the Ryzen Embedded V2516 is $29 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 44.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2516 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 42.2% better value option.