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Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Core i5-9400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+320%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 Embedded V1756B and Core i5-9400T
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
The Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 8,107 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-9400T
The Core i5-9400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,180 points. Launch price was $182.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V1756B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-9400T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-9400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-9400T — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B (base: 3.25 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9400T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B scores 8,107 against the Core i5-9400T's 8,180 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-9400T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9400T.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.25 GHz+81% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+350% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,107 | 8,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1756B) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9400T). The Core i5-9400T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1756B launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i5-9400T debuted at $182. At current prices ($250 vs $60), the Core i5-9400T is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1756B delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 136.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-9400T — making the Core i5-9400T the 123.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1756B | Core i5-9400T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $182-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $60-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.4 | 136.3+321% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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