Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+464.7%

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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +181.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1400% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 245.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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63.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +181.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1400% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 245.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌
63.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 181.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 464.7% 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 i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 181.1% 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 i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 464.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1400% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 2 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 63.6% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 181.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 245.2% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 32.4 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2018), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP5, 1400% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 4/8. 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	284 FPS	177 FPS
medium	268 FPS	154 FPS
high	223 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	147 FPS
medium	200 FPS	124 FPS
high	159 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	65 FPS
medium	134 FPS	58 FPS
high	103 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	689 FPS	175 FPS
medium	580 FPS	153 FPS
high	484 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	148 FPS
medium	525 FPS	129 FPS
high	441 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	109 FPS
medium	314 FPS	98 FPS
high	295 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	648 FPS	203 FPS
medium	530 FPS	203 FPS
high	467 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	203 FPS
medium	491 FPS	203 FPS
high	427 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	203 FPS
medium	374 FPS	203 FPS
high	339 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	970 FPS	203 FPS
medium	883 FPS	203 FPS
high	766 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	203 FPS
medium	740 FPS	203 FPS
high	642 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	203 FPS
medium	515 FPS	203 FPS
high	463 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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 i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 139.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+50%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+5%	3.25 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+1400%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	45,784+465%	8,107
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Socket	LGA1700	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1756B). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B debuted at $250. On MSRP ($409 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V1756B is $159 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — making the Core i7-13700K the 110.2% better value option.