Ryzen 7 4700GE vs Core Ultra 7 268V
Ryzen 7 4700GE
Core Ultra 7 268V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4700GE
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 268V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700GE and Core Ultra 7 268V
Ryzen 7 4700GE
The Ryzen 7 4700GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.
Core Ultra 7 268V
The Core Ultra 7 268V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,698 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 4700GE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 7 268V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 268V — a 15.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 268V (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 19,636 against the Core Ultra 7 268V's 19,698 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 268V. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 268V.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,636 | 19,698 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,653 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,437 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 4700GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 268V). The Core Ultra 7 268V includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics 140V), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 268V targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 268V rivals Core Ultra 7 155H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Graphics 140V |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 4700GE launched at $299 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 7 268V debuted at $450. At current prices ($200 vs $400), the Ryzen 7 4700GE is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 4700GE delivers 98.2 pts/$ vs 49.2 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 7 268V — making the Ryzen 7 4700GE the 66.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700GE | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-34% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-50% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 98.2+100% | 49.2 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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