Xeon E-2246G vs Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Xeon E-2246G
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($268) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+86%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($268) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
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 Xeon E-2246G and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Xeon E-2246G
The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2246G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2246G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2246G scores 13,832 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+89% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Rembrandt (2022) |
| PassMark | 13,832 | 13,856 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2246G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2246G launched at $311 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. At current prices ($268 vs $500), the Xeon E-2246G is $232 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2246G delivers 51.6 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Xeon E-2246G the 60.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311-38% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $268-46% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.6+86% | 27.7 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2022 |
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