AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 boosts to 4.15 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 reaches 4.10 GHz. The Embedded part holds a slight advantage of 0.05 GHz at the top end.

Q: Do both chips have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 feature 8 cores and 16 threads, making them direct competitors in parallel workloads.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Embedded V2718 scores 13396, which is 2.6% ahead of the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 13059. The margin is consistent across all recorded Cinebench tests.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 8 MB shared L3 found on the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Q: Are both processors built on the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The Embedded V2718 uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Embedded chip also has a smaller die at 156 mm² versus 192 mm².

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is rated at 10 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is rated at 65 W. That is a substantial difference in power envelope, with the Embedded part drawing far less.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 come from different architectural generations despite sharing the same 2000 series naming. The Embedded V2718 is built on Zen 2 architecture with the codename Renoir, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the original Zen architecture with the codename Pinnacle Ridge. In fact, the generation field for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is listed as "Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)", which indicates a refined version of the first-generation Zen design.

The process node difference is significant. The Embedded V2718 is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. This node advantage helps explain the Embedded chip's lower power consumption: it is rated at 10 W TDP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is rated at 65 W. The transistor counts also reflect the architectural gap. The V2718 packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 contains 4,800 million transistors spread across a larger 192 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ as well. The Embedded V2718 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has a larger L1 at 96 KB per core, the same 512 KB L2 per core, but doubles the L3 to 16 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 could benefit workloads with larger working sets, though benchmark results show the Embedded chip still comes out ahead in every recorded test.

The two processors also support different sockets. The Embedded V2718 uses AMD Socket FP6, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses AMD Socket AM4. The Embedded part includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has no integrated graphics listed. Both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Embedded V2718 lists PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 does not have PCIe or memory bandwidth figures recorded in the database.

The multiplier situation differs too. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Embedded V2718 does not. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 was released on 2018-09-18, while the Embedded V2718 came later on 2020-11-09. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably consistent. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins all six recorded Cinebench tests, with every margin falling between 2.6% and 2.7%. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the V2718 scores 1350 against 1316 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, a 2.6% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the V2718 at 190 versus 185, a 2.7% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5626 for the V2718 and 5484 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, again a 2.6% gap. The R20 single-core test shows 794 versus 774, another 2.6% difference.

Cinebench R23 tells the same story. The V2718 scores 13396 in multi-core, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 13059, a 2.6% delta. In R23 single-core, the V2718 reaches 1891 and the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 reaches 1843, a 2.6% difference. The 2.6% margin repeats in five of the six tests, with only R15 single-core deviating slightly at 2.7%.

The average benchmark scores in the database reflect this overall pattern. The Embedded V2718 has an average benchmark score of 3875, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 averages 3777. Both processors sit at the 56th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating they occupy a similar overall performance tier.

Looking at the nearest rivals provides additional context. The Embedded V2718 is closely matched with the Intel Core i7-11700T, which has an average score of 3864, a delta of 0.3%. It also trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE at 3906 (-0.8%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS at 3924 (-1.3%). The Intel Xeon E-2286M trails at 3822, putting it 1.4% behind. For the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, the nearest competitor is the Intel Core i5-1245U at 3775, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i7-9700KF is 0.3% ahead at 3787, the Intel Core i7-8086K is 0.6% ahead at 3800, and the Intel Core i5-11600T trails by 0.9% at 3742.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The base clock is a notable difference: the Embedded V2718 runs at 1700.00 MHz, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 runs at 3.20 GHz. This is a large gap in favor of the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 at the low end, yet the boost clocks nearly match at 4.15 GHz versus 4.10 GHz.

The TDP difference is extreme. The Embedded V2718 is rated at 10 W, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is rated at 65 W. The socket differs as well: FP6 for the Embedded part, AM4 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. The architecture and process node differ, as described above: Zen 2 on 7 nm TSMC versus Zen (Zen+) on 12 nm GlobalFoundries.

The transistor counts and die sizes diverge sharply. The V2718 has 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die; the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 4,800 million on 192 mm². Cache amounts differ in L1 (64 KB per core versus 96 KB per core) and L3 (8 MB shared versus 16 MB shared), with L2 identical at 512 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Embedded V2718 at 51.2 GB/s, while no figure is listed for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. Integrated graphics are present on the V2718 (Radeon Graphics 448SP), absent on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. PCIe details are listed only for the Embedded part: Gen 3, 20 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is unlocked on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 but locked on the Embedded V2718. The release dates differ by over two years, and the part numbers are distinct.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins every recorded comparison against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. Across all six Cinebench tests, the margins are tightly clustered between 2.6% and 2.7%. The average benchmark score also favors the V2718 at 3875 versus 3777.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 does have advantages in specific specification areas. It offers double the L3 cache (16 MB versus 8 MB), a much higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 1700.00 MHz), and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It also uses the more common AM4 socket. However, none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data.

The Embedded V2718 counters with a dramatically lower TDP (10 W versus 65 W), a newer architecture (Zen 2 versus Zen+), a smaller process node (7 nm versus 12 nm), integrated graphics, and a higher boost clock (4.15 GHz versus 4.10 GHz). It also wins on average benchmark score and holds a 2.6% to 2.7% edge across all Cinebench workloads.

For users who prioritize raw performance as measured in Cinebench, the Embedded V2718 is the clear choice. For users who need the larger L3 cache, the higher base clock, or the unlocked multiplier of the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, the choice depends on those specific features rather than benchmark results. The data shows both processors at the same 56th percentile among all CPUs, so they occupy a similar performance class, but the Embedded part consistently edges ahead in every measured test.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. It takes all six Cinebench tests: R15 multi-core (1350 versus 1316), R15 single-core (190 versus 185), R20 multi-core (5626 versus 5484), R20 single-core (794 versus 774), R23 multi-core (13396 versus 13059), and R23 single-core (1891 versus 1843). Its average benchmark score of 3875 also beats the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 3777.

The Embedded V2718 also wins on efficiency. Its 10 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 65 W TDP of the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, making it the better option for power-constrained environments or compact systems. It also has integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, which the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 lacks entirely. This makes the V2718 suitable for systems that need a display output without a discrete GPU.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 wins on specification grounds in several areas, even though it loses all recorded benchmarks. Its 3.20 GHz base clock is far higher than the 1700.00 MHz of the Embedded part, which could matter for workloads that run at sustained base frequencies. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache doubles the 8 MB of the V2718, potentially benefiting cache-sensitive workloads. The unlocked multiplier is another advantage, allowing manual overclocking that could close or reverse the benchmark gap in the right hands.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 also uses the AM4 socket, which is more widely supported in desktop motherboards, while the Embedded V2718 uses the FP6 socket typically found in embedded or compact designs. For users building a traditional desktop with the ability to overclock, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 offers those specific capabilities. For users who want the best out-of-the-box Cinebench performance with far lower power draw and integrated graphics, the Embedded V2718 is the stronger option based on the recorded data.