CPU
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Xeon E5-2673 V3
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 E5-2673 V3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 E5-2673 V3 and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Xeon E5-2673 V3
The Xeon E5-2673 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,899 points. Launch price was $800.
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 E5-2673 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 V3 scores 13,899 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 V3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+88% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 6 nm-73% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Rembrandt (2022) |
| PassMark | 13,899 | 13,856 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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