Core i7-8569U vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

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 i7-8569U

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-8569U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,135).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Core i7-8569U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Core i7-8569U

2019

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-8569U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,135).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Core i7-8569U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-8569U better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Yes. Core i7-8569U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, 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, Core i7-8569U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.2% 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, Core i7-8569U is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB).

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

Core i7-8569U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core i7-8569U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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 12.2% in the shared gaming data.

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

Core i7-8569U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018), 300% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 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 i7-8569U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	183 FPS	177 FPS
medium	147 FPS	154 FPS
high	118 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	95 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	65 FPS
medium	72 FPS	58 FPS
high	58 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	203 FPS	175 FPS
medium	203 FPS	153 FPS
high	203 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	148 FPS
medium	203 FPS	129 FPS
high	194 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	196 FPS	109 FPS
medium	164 FPS	98 FPS
high	139 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	203 FPS
medium	203 FPS	203 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8569U and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Core i7-8569U

The Core i7-8569U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,135 points. Launch price was $149.

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

Both the Core i7-8569U and Ryzen Embedded V1756B share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8569U versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8569U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-8569U scores 8,135 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-8569U. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-8569U vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+31%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.25 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+300%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	8,135	8,107

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8569U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.