Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+533%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (base: 1.9 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I scores 13,856 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 14,033 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz+111% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,856 | 14,033+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I launched at $500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G debuted at $130. At current prices ($500 vs $80), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is $420 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I delivers 27.7 pts/$ vs 175.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G the 145.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $130-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $80-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.7 | 175.4+533% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2024 |
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