Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Xeon E5-1680 v4
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Xeon E5-1680 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Xeon E5-1680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Xeon E5-1680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E5-1680 v4
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.
Xeon E5-1680 v4
The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,945 points. Launch price was $1,723.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I and Xeon E5-1680 v4 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1680 v4 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the Rembrandt (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I scores 13,856 against the Xeon E5-1680 v4's 13,945 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Xeon E5-1680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+79% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt (2022) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 13,856 | 13,945 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Xeon E5-1680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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