Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 289.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.9 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($130 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 14,033).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 107.9 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

2024

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 289.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.9 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($130 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 14,033).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 107.9 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G better than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I?

Yes. Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.0% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.0% more average FPS across 39 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is $370 cheaper on MSRP at $130 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 289.5% better value on MSRP (107.9 vs 27.7 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB). 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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	173 FPS	172 FPS
medium	144 FPS	138 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	142 FPS
medium	121 FPS	112 FPS
high	95 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	272 FPS	173 FPS
medium	234 FPS	151 FPS
high	211 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	149 FPS
medium	206 FPS	134 FPS
high	189 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	184 FPS	108 FPS
medium	166 FPS	100 FPS
high	142 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	351 FPS	346 FPS
high	351 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	351 FPS	346 FPS
high	351 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	307 FPS	317 FPS
high	270 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	351 FPS	346 FPS
high	351 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	351 FPS	346 FPS
high	351 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	351 FPS	346 FPS
medium	351 FPS	346 FPS
high	351 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,033 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (base: 4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 14,033 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+111%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	14,033+1%	13,856

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Socket	AM4	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G launched at $130 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. On MSRP ($130 vs $500), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is $370 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G delivers 107.9 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G the 118.3% better value option.