Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs Core i7-8700B
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Core i7-8700B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) | ✅ More affordable ($139) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) | ✅ More affordable ($139) |
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 V3C14 and Core i7-8700B
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,882 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-8700B
The Core i7-8700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,795 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-8700B offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700B — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700B (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-8700B uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 scores 11,882 against the Core i7-8700B's 11,795 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C14. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700B.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,882 | 11,795 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8700B uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C14) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8700B). The Core i7-8700B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8700B targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 launched at $305 MSRP, while the Core i7-8700B debuted at $303. At current prices ($305 vs $139), the Core i7-8700B is $166 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 delivers 39.0 pts/$ vs 84.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8700B — making the Core i7-8700B the 74.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $305 | $303 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $305 | $139-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.0 | 84.9+118% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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