AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Intel Core i7-11700T Comparison

The benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and Intel Core i7-11700T in the same performance tier, with average scores of 3875 and 3864 respectively. This 0.3% gap is effectively a statistical tie, yet the underlying results reveal a consistent pattern across every test. The AMD part wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, while the Intel part counters with a pair of Geekbench scores that the AMD data does not include. For workloads measured by Cinebench, the V2718 holds a narrow but uniform advantage; for workloads measured by Geekbench, only the i7-11700T has data to report.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins every single benchmark where both processors have recorded scores. Its largest margin comes in the Cinebench R15 multicore test, where it scores 1350 against the Intel’s 1304, a 3.5% lead. The same 3.5% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (5626 vs 5436), Cinebench R20 single-core (794 vs 767), Cinebench R23 multicore (13396 vs 12945), and Cinebench R23 single-core (1891 vs 1827). The smallest edge is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD scores 190 versus 184, a 3.3% difference. This is not a case of one chip excelling in multi-threaded work while the other takes single-threaded; the AMD part leads in both categories across all three Cinebench versions.

The Intel Core i7-11700T, by contrast, has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head set. However, it possesses Geekbench results that are absent from the AMD record: a multi-core score of 6621 and a single-core score of 1824. Since the Ryzen V2718 has no Geekbench entries, the i7-11700T is the only chip in this comparison with data for that benchmark suite. This does not translate into a performance victory, but it does mean the Intel processor offers a broader documented test profile.

The percentile ranking offers no separation: both CPUs sit at the 56th percentile against all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the AMD at 3875 and the Intel at 3864, a difference of 0.3%. This places them as direct peers in overall compute capability, with the AMD’s edge being real but small enough to be within normal run-to-run variation.

The Verdict

For users selecting purely on Cinebench performance, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the clear pick. It wins all six head-to-head tests, with deltas of 3.3% to 3.5% across single-core and multi-core workloads. The consistency of the margin — nearly identical at 3.5% in five of six tests — suggests a systematic advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. If your application relies on Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 as a proxy for rendering or compute performance, the V2718 delivers a measurable, if modest, improvement.

The Intel Core i7-11700T is the choice when Geekbench coverage matters. It has documented scores of 6621 multi-core and 1824 single-core, which the AMD part cannot match because it has no Geekbench results in the database. For a system that must be validated against Geekbench-based requirements, the i7-11700T is the only option with data to support that validation.

For everything else, the decision hinges on platform characteristics rather than raw compute. The AMD chip runs at 10W TDP versus the Intel’s 35W TDP, making it substantially more power-efficient per unit of performance. The Intel chip has a 4.60 GHz boost clock versus the AMD’s 4.15 GHz, but the AMD’s higher base clock of 1700 MHz versus 1400 MHz helps it maintain performance at lower power. Neither chip is unlocked for overclocking, so these factory settings are what you get. The AMD is active production; the Intel is end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result is Cinebench R15 multicore, where the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 scores 1350 against the Intel Core i7-11700T’s 1304. That 46-point gap translates to a 3.5% advantage, the largest margin in the entire comparison. The R15 single-core test is slightly closer: 190 versus 184, a 3.3% lead. These two tests establish the pattern that carries through the rest of the suite.

Cinebench R20 multicore shows the AMD at 5626 versus the Intel at 5436, again a 3.5% delta. The single-core R20 result is 794 versus 767, also 3.5%. Cinebench R23 multicore gives the AMD 13396 and the Intel 12945, another 3.5% gap. The R23 single-core test rounds out the set with 1891 versus 1827, once more at 3.5%. Every single-core test and every multi-core test lands in the same narrow band, indicating that the AMD’s advantage is uniform across thread counts and workload intensities.

The Geekbench results for the Intel part — 6621 multi-core and 1824 single-core — have no AMD counterpart in the data. This is not a comparison but a standalone data point. The Intel’s Geekbench single-core score of 1824 is close to its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1827, suggesting consistent single-thread performance across different benchmark suites. The AMD’s R23 single-core score of 1891 is higher than the Intel’s Geekbench single-core, but since the AMD lacks a Geekbench result, no direct cross-suite comparison is possible.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has an average benchmark score of 3875, while the Intel Core i7-11700T scores 3864. The AMD leads by 0.3%.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins 6 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-11700T wins 0 head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is 3.5%, achieved by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 in five tests: Cinebench R15 multicore, R20 multicore, R20 single-core, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-11700T have any benchmark results that the AMD lacks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-11700T has Geekbench multi-core (6621) and single-core (1824) scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has no Geekbench results in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700T has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718’s 4.15 GHz.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 10 watts, while the Intel Core i7-11700T has a TDP of 35 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses a Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process node manufactured by TSMC, with a die size of 156 mm² and 9,800 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 276 mm². The AMD’s smaller process node and die size reflect a more modern manufacturing approach, while the Intel’s larger die carries no transistor count in the data.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel’s L3 is double the AMD’s, which may benefit cache-heavy workloads, though the benchmark results show the AMD still wins in Cinebench. Both chips support DDR4 memory with dual-channel architecture and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, but the AMD supports ECC memory while the Intel does not.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD pairs with Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 750. The AMD socket is FP6, while the Intel uses Socket 1200. The AMD’s PCIe is Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel’s is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD was released on 2020-11-09, while the Intel followed on 2021-03-15. The Intel is end-of-life, while the AMD remains in active production.

Specification Differences

The most striking specification difference is TDP: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 draws 10 watts, while the Intel Core i7-11700T draws 35 watts. This 25-watt gap is substantial for embedded or low-power systems. The base clocks differ in the opposite direction: the AMD runs at 1700 MHz while the Intel sits at 1400 MHz. The boost clocks reverse this, with the Intel reaching 4.60 GHz versus the AMD’s 4.15 GHz.

Process node and die size present a clear contrast. The AMD uses a 7 nm process with a 156 mm² die, while the Intel uses a 14 nm process with a 276 mm² die. The AMD’s transistor count is listed at 9,800 million, while the Intel’s is not provided. Cache sizes differ in L1 and L3: the AMD has 64 KB L1 per core and 8 MB shared L3, while the Intel has 80 KB L1 per core and 16 MB shared L3. Both share 512 KB L2 per core.

Memory support is identical in type and bandwidth — DDR4, dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s — but ECC support splits them: the AMD supports ECC, the Intel does not. PCIe generation differs, with the AMD at Gen 3 and the Intel at Gen 4, both with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics 448SP for the AMD and UHD Graphics 750 for the Intel. The AMD has no launch MSRP listed; the Intel’s launch MSRP is $323. Both are socket-specific and not unlocked for overclocking.