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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 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +152.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 230.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 26.9 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,069 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.9 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +152.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 230.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 26.9 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,069 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.9 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700X better than Ryzen Embedded V1807B?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 152.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 229.8% 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 7 5700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 152.3% 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 5700X is the better fit. You are getting 229.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 5700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5700X is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 152.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 230.9% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 26.9 PassMark/$), 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 7 5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2018), 1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. 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.

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1807B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	156 FPS	177 FPS
medium	129 FPS	154 FPS
high	115 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	147 FPS
medium	111 FPS	124 FPS
high	95 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	65 FPS
medium	67 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	649 FPS	202 FPS
medium	549 FPS	181 FPS
high	448 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	552 FPS	177 FPS
medium	484 FPS	153 FPS
high	407 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	343 FPS	131 FPS
medium	303 FPS	116 FPS
high	277 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	67 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	665 FPS	202 FPS
medium	557 FPS	202 FPS
high	509 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	554 FPS	202 FPS
medium	458 FPS	202 FPS
high	419 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	202 FPS
medium	322 FPS	202 FPS
high	292 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	665 FPS	202 FPS
medium	665 FPS	202 FPS
high	665 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	665 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	665 FPS	202 FPS
medium	665 FPS	202 FPS
high	607 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	533 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	545 FPS	202 FPS
medium	488 FPS	202 FPS
high	439 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700X and Ryzen Embedded V1807B

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

The Ryzen Embedded V1807B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.35 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,069 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B — a 19% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.35 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,609 against the Ryzen Embedded V1807B's 8,069 — a 106.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+21%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+1%	3.35 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+1500%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	26,609+230%	8,069
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,116	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,715	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Socket	AM4	FP5
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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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1807B). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5700X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B debuted at $300. On MSRP ($299 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 5700X is $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5700X delivers 89.0 pts/$ vs 26.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1807B — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 107.2% better value option.