Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs Core i5-10400
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Core i5-10400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+76%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($305) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
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 Ryzen Embedded V3C14 and Core i5-10400
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 11,882 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-10400
The Core i5-10400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,988 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-10400 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-10400 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 scores 11,882 against the Core i5-10400's 11,988 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-10400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 11,882 | 11,988 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,313 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C14) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400). The Core i5-10400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 launched at $305 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400 debuted at $182. At current prices ($305 vs $175), the Core i5-10400 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 delivers 39.0 pts/$ vs 68.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400 — making the Core i5-10400 the 55% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $305 | $182-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $305 | $175-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.0 | 68.5+76% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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