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.

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.

Core Ultra 7 256V

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 17W instead of 35W, a 18W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics 140V, while Ryzen 7 4700GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,579 vs 19,636).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 43.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌105.9% higher power demand at 35W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 256V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 256V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core Ultra 7 256V

2024

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 17W instead of 35W, a 18W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics 140V, while Ryzen 7 4700GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 43.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,579 vs 19,636).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌105.9% higher power demand at 35W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 256V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 256V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 256V better than Ryzen 7 4700GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 256V is ahead with 11.6% higher max boost clock. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4700GE pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark. Core Ultra 7 256V also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4700GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core Ultra 7 256V is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 4700GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 7 256V is 50.5% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you 11.6% higher max boost clock. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 4700GE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 4700GE is also 50.9% better value on MSRP (65.7 vs 43.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 7 256V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA2833 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Core Ultra 7 256V Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	272 FPS	174 FPS
medium	243 FPS	141 FPS
high	205 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	149 FPS
medium	185 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	79 FPS
medium	130 FPS	69 FPS
high	101 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	42 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 256V Open Ryzen 7 4700GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	214 FPS	336 FPS
medium	179 FPS	288 FPS
high	161 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	291 FPS
medium	157 FPS	258 FPS
high	145 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	236 FPS
medium	124 FPS	217 FPS
high	117 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	173 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 256V Open Ryzen 7 4700GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	489 FPS	491 FPS
medium	489 FPS	491 FPS
high	489 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	489 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	491 FPS
medium	489 FPS	491 FPS
high	489 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	489 FPS	433 FPS
medium	462 FPS	366 FPS
high	404 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	262 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 256V Open Ryzen 7 4700GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	489 FPS	491 FPS
medium	489 FPS	491 FPS
high	489 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	489 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	491 FPS
medium	489 FPS	491 FPS
high	489 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	489 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	489 FPS	491 FPS
medium	489 FPS	444 FPS
high	480 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 256V Open Ryzen 7 4700GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 256V and Ryzen 7 4700GE

Core Ultra 7 256V

The Core Ultra 7 256V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,579 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 256V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 4700GE's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 256V versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 256V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 256V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 256V scores 19,579 against the Ryzen 7 4700GE's 19,636 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 256V vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+400%	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	19,579	19,636
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,065	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,658	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 256V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Socket	FCBGA2833	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x 8533 MT/s	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core Ultra 7 256V) / not specified (Ryzen 7 4700GE). The Core Ultra 7 256V includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics 140V), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 256V targets Mobile.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 256V	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 256V launched at $450 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 4700GE debuted at $299. On MSRP ($450 vs $299), the Ryzen 7 4700GE is $151 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 256V delivers 43.5 pts/$ vs 65.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 4700GE — making the Ryzen 7 4700GE the 40.6% better value option.