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.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 13,856).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $500 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 13,856).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $500 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V3C18I better than Core i5-1135G7?

Yes. Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 47.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 21.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the better fit. You are getting 47.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is at an unclear MSRP at $500 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 21.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1449, 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. 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.

Core i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	168 FPS	172 FPS
medium	137 FPS	138 FPS
high	107 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	142 FPS
medium	118 FPS	112 FPS
high	91 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	66 FPS
medium	59 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	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	153 FPS	173 FPS
medium	129 FPS	151 FPS
high	118 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	149 FPS
medium	115 FPS	134 FPS
high	107 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	108 FPS
medium	93 FPS	100 FPS
high	80 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	346 FPS
high	235 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	346 FPS
high	235 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	317 FPS
high	235 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	346 FPS
high	235 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	346 FPS
high	235 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	346 FPS
medium	235 FPS	346 FPS
high	235 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Core i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

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 Core i5-1135G7 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 Core i5-1135G7 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 38.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.9 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	9,414	13,856+47%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Socket	FCBGA1449	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C18I). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.