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