Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Core i3-12100F
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12100F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-12100F | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-12100F | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+460%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12100F and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Core i3-12100F
The Core i3-12100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,979 points. Launch price was $97.
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,856 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-12100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-12100F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-12100F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12100F scores 13,979 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-12100F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.
| Feature | Core i3-12100F | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+13% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Rembrandt (2022) |
| PassMark | 13,979 | 13,856 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-12100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-12100F | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-12100F launched at $97 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. At current prices ($90 vs $500), the Core i3-12100F is $410 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-12100F delivers 155.3 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Core i3-12100F the 139.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-12100F | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $97-81% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90-82% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 155.3+461% | 27.7 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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