Core i5-9400T vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

CPU

GPU

Core i5-9400T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

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Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9400T

6 / 6

8,180

+0.9%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 / 8

8,107

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

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 i5-9400T

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $68 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V1756B across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,180).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 9 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 44.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9400T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-9400T

2019

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $68 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V1756B across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,180).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 9 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 44.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9400T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-9400T better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Embedded V1756B is ahead with a 14.1% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-9400T pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark. Core i5-9400T also has the bigger cache pool with 350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-9400T is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).

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

Core i5-9400T is the smarter buy today. Core i5-9400T is $68 cheaper on MSRP at $182 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you 0.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Embedded V1756B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.1% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 38.6% better value on MSRP (44.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i5-9400T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018), 350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 6 threads instead of 4/8. 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.

Core i5-9400T Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	171 FPS	177 FPS
medium	139 FPS	154 FPS
high	111 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	93 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	65 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	47 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	120 FPS	175 FPS
medium	105 FPS	153 FPS
high	99 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	148 FPS
medium	92 FPS	129 FPS
high	87 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	109 FPS
medium	81 FPS	98 FPS
high	72 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	170 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	204 FPS	203 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9400T and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Core i5-9400T

The Core i5-9400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,180 points. Launch price was $182.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,107 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9400T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-9400T versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i5-9400T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9400T scores 8,180 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-9400T. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9400T vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.25 GHz+81%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+350%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	8,180	8,107

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Socket	LGA1151	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9400T) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1756B). The Core i5-9400T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400T targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-9400T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-9400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B debuted at $250. On MSRP ($182 vs $250), the Core i5-9400T is $68 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9400T delivers 44.9 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — making the Core i5-9400T the 32.4% better value option.