Core i5-9500T vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

CPU

GPU

Core i5-9500T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

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Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9500T

6 / 6

8,095

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 / 8

8,107

+0.1%

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 i5-9500T

2019

Why buy it

✅+350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $58 less on MSRP ($192 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.2 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($192 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V1756B across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,095 vs 8,107).

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 9 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 42.2 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-9500T.

Core i5-9500T

2019

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅+350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $58 less on MSRP ($192 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.2 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($192 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V1756B across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,095 vs 8,107).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 9 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 42.2 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-9500T.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V1756B better than Core i5-9500T?

Yes. Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V1756B is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-9500T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Embedded V1756B is 30.2% more expensive on MSRP at $250 MSRP versus $192 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-9500T is also 30.0% better value on MSRP (42.2 vs 32.4 PassMark/$), 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 i5-9500T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018) and 350% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 2 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i5-9500T Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	168 FPS	177 FPS
medium	137 FPS	154 FPS
high	109 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	92 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	59 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	120 FPS	175 FPS
medium	103 FPS	153 FPS
high	96 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	148 FPS
medium	91 FPS	129 FPS
high	85 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	109 FPS
medium	80 FPS	98 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	202 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	202 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	183 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	202 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	202 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	202 FPS	203 FPS
high	202 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9500T and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Core i5-9500T

The Core i5-9500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,095 points. Launch price was $192.

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 i5-9500T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-9500T versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-9500T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i5-9500T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9500T scores 8,095 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500T vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.25 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+350%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	8,095	8,107
Geekbench 6 Single	1,236	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,218	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9500T 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 i5-9500T	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 i5-9500T) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1756B). The Core i5-9500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9500T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-9500T rivals Ryzen 5 2600.

Feature	Core i5-9500T	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-9500T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B debuted at $250. On MSRP ($192 vs $250), the Core i5-9500T is $58 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9500T delivers 42.2 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — making the Core i5-9500T the 26.1% better value option.