Ryzen 7 5700U vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Ryzen Embedded V2718 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 7 5700U

8 / 16

15,511

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 / 16

15,831

+2.1%

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.

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Ryzen Embedded V2718 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 7 5700U vs Ryzen Embedded V2718: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅+6.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,124 vs 1,200).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 8,600).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700U better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700U is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1215% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700U is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700U is the stronger fit. You are getting 1215% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U is the easy recommendation for a fresh desktop build. Ryzen 7 5700U comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V2718 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop chip, not because it is a real desktop gaming recommendation. It simply does not keep up in modern games, especially when the gap is already 0.8% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 5700U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Ryzen Embedded V2718 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 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

Both the Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2718. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,600 vs 654 (171.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 1,124, a 6.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,000 vs 4,551 (27.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+4%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+6%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,511	15,831+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,600+1215%	654
Geekbench 6 Single	1,200+7%	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,000+32%	4,551

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4x-4267 on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen 7 5700U supports 33.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267+33%	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	12	20+67%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.