Ryzen Embedded V3C14
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Core i7-12700K

Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs Core i7-12700K

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core i7-12700K

12 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C14

#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
115%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
115%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
114%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
114%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
114%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
113%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
113%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
112%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
111%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
111%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
110%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
110%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
106%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
106%
#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
100%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
100%
#373
Core i7-9700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $276
99%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
95%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
91%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
89%
#378
Core i9-12900TE
MSRP: $494|Avg: $664
88%
#379
Core i9-9940X
MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850
85%
#380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836
84%
#381
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
83%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
78%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
73%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850
72%
#385
Celeron G4900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $85
72%
#386
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
71%
#387
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700K

#113
Core i7-14700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $330
104%
#114
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
MSRP: $89|Avg: $52
104%
#115
Core i9-14900K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $469
104%
#116
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
MSRP: $146|Avg: $146
103%
#117
Core i7-13790F
MSRP: $392|Avg: $350
103%
#118
Core i5-14500
MSRP: $239|Avg: $251
103%
#119
Core i5-11600KF
MSRP: $237|Avg: $157
103%
#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
103%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
102%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
102%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
102%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
102%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
101%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
101%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
101%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
100%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
100%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
100%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
99%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
98%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
98%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
98%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
98%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
98%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
98%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
97%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
97%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
97%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
96%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-12700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 in both compute-intensive tasks (97.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($305)
More affordable ($285)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-12700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 7% cheaper ($285 vs $305) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+209%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($305)
More affordable ($285)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded V3C14 and Core i7-12700K

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i7-12700K

The Core i7-12700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,347 points. Launch price was $409.

Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700K (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-12700K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 scores 11,882 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 97.2% lead for the Core i7-12700K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 20+200%
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
5 GHz+32%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3.6 GHz+57%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
25 MB (total)+213%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
6 nm-40%
10 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt (2022)
Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
PassMark
11,882
34,347+189%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
Socket
FP7
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
4800
Max RAM Capacity
128
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C14) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700K). The Core i7-12700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 launched at $305 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($305 vs $285), the Core i7-12700K is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 delivers 39.0 pts/$ vs 120.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700K — making the Core i7-12700K the 102.3% better value option.

FeatureRyzen Embedded V3C14Core i7-12700K
MSRP
$305-25%
$409
Avg Price (30d)
$305
$285-7%
Performance per Dollar
39.0
120.5+209%
Release Date
2022
2021