
Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Ryzen 5 7430U

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 7430U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2718
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 V2718 and Ryzen 5 7430U

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.

Ryzen 5 7430U
The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2718 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7430U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2718 scores 15,831 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7430U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.15 GHz | 4.3 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 15,831 | 16,080+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 654 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,124 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,551 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 3200 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Ryzen Embedded V2718) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7430U). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Ryzen 5 7430U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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