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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.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅+6.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,124 vs 1,200).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 8,600).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅+6.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.

Why buy it

✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,124 vs 1,200).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 8,600).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700U better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1215% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.8% more average FPS across 35 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700U is the better fit. You are getting 1215% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 7 5700U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V2718 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 0.8% in the shared gaming data.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Ryzen 7 5700U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	179 FPS	179 FPS
medium	147 FPS	146 FPS
high	119 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	150 FPS
medium	123 FPS	121 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	68 FPS
medium	72 FPS	58 FPS
high	57 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	212 FPS	191 FPS
medium	179 FPS	167 FPS
high	164 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	166 FPS
medium	160 FPS	149 FPS
high	149 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	135 FPS
medium	135 FPS	126 FPS
high	127 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	396 FPS
high	388 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	396 FPS
high	388 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	367 FPS
high	341 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	396 FPS
high	388 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	396 FPS
high	388 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	396 FPS
high	357 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2718. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,600 vs 654 (171.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 1,124, a 6.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,000 vs 4,551 (27.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+4%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+6%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,511	15,831+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,600+1215%	654
Geekbench 6 Single	1,200+7%	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,000+32%	4,551

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4x-4267 on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700U	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	12	20+67%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.