Ryzen Embedded V2748
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Core i7-9700K

Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Core i7-9700K

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2748

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.25 GHz2020
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Intel

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748

#326
Celeron G4900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $40
109%
#327
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $452
108%
#328
Core i9-9900KS
MSRP: $513|Avg: $350
108%
#329
Core i5-11600T
MSRP: $262|Avg: $262
107%
#330
Core i9-9900K
MSRP: $488|Avg: $331
107%
#331
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
MSRP: $899|Avg: $540
106%
#332
Celeron G4930T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $42
106%
#333
Core i9-9920X
MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464
105%
#334
Core i3-9100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $125
103%
#335
Core i9-10900X
MSRP: $590|Avg: $425
103%
#336
Core i7-8700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $196
101%
#337
Ryzen 5 3600XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $357
101%
#338
Core i9-10980XE
MSRP: $979|Avg: $620
101%
#339
Core i5-8500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $149
101%
#340
Core i9-9900KF
MSRP: $488|Avg: $350
100%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
100%
#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
99%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
96%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
96%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
95%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
92%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
92%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
91%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
90%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
90%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
88%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
88%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
88%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K

#259
Core i3-9100TE
MSRP: $122|Avg: $60
106%
#260
Core i5-12500T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $214
106%
#261
Core i9-13900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $599
105%
#262
Core i7-11700
MSRP: $323|Avg: $274
105%
#262
Core i7-8700K
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
53%
#263
Core i9-13900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $570
104%
#264
Processor 300T
MSRP: $82|Avg: $82
103%
#265
Athlon 3000G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $60
103%
#266
Athlon 220GE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $60
103%
#267
Ryzen 9 3900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $441
102%
#268
Core i5-10500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $178
102%
#269
Celeron G6900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
102%
#270
Core i9-10850K
MSRP: $453|Avg: $300
102%
#271
Core i9-13900E
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
101%
#272
Core i9-9820X
MSRP: $889|Avg: $280
101%
#273
Core i9-9900X
MSRP: $989|Avg: $300
100%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
45%
#274
Core i7-9700K
MSRP: $385|Avg: $200
100%
#275
Core i3-10320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $140
99%
#276
Core i5-9600KF
MSRP: $262|Avg: $150
99%
#277
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
MSRP: $180|Avg: $180
98%
#278
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $116
43%
#278
Core i7-14701TE
MSRP: $392|Avg: $390
98%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
40%
#279
Core i9-11900KF
MSRP: $513|Avg: $349
98%
#280
Athlon Silver 3050GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $65
97%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
40%
#281
Core i7-9700E
MSRP: $259|Avg: $180
97%
#282
Core i7-11700K
MSRP: $399|Avg: $350
97%
#283
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
MSRP: $799|Avg: $200
38%
#283
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-9700K leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 24.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($359)
More affordable ($200)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-9700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 44% cheaper ($200 vs $359) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+40%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($359)
More affordable ($200)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V2748 and Core i7-9700K

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2748

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i7-9700K's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 scores 18,434 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 24.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 8
Boost Clock
4.25 GHz
4.9 GHz+15%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark
18,434+28%
14,397
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
Socket
FP6
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V2748) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Desktop
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 launched at $309 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($359 vs $200), the Core i7-9700K is $159 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 delivers 51.3 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Core i7-9700K the 33.5% better value option.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2748Core i7-9700K
MSRP
$309-20%
$385
Avg Price (30d)
$359
$200-44%
Performance per Dollar
51.3
72.0+40%
Release Date
2020
2018