Xeon W-1250
VS
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Xeon W-1250 vs Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Intel

Xeon W-1250

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250

#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
111%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
108%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
108%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
105%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
103%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
103%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
102%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
102%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
101%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
100%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
99%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
98%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
98%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
97%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
97%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
96%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
96%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
94%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
94%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
141%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
141%
#373
Core i7-9700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $276
139%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
134%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
131%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
128%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
125%
#378
Core i9-12900TE
MSRP: $494|Avg: $664
124%
#379
Core i9-9940X
MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850
119%
#380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836
118%
#381
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
117%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
109%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
103%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850
101%
#385
Celeron G4900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $85
101%
#386
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#387
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#388
Ryzen Embedded R2312
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#389
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200
94%
#390
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247
92%
#391
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300
86%
#392
Celeron G4920
MSRP: $52|Avg: $115
80%
#393
Core i3-9300T
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
74%
#394
Ryzen 3 2200GE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
71%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
51%
#396
Ryzen Embedded R2314
MSRP: $300|Avg: $762
28%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($333) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1250 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1250Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($333)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I ($500), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($167 less, 50% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1250Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+48%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($333)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1250 and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Intel

Xeon W-1250

The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

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 W-1250 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 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is built on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

FeatureXeon W-1250Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+24%
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+74%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark
13,671
13,856+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1250Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Socket
LGA1200
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. At current prices ($333 vs $500), the Xeon W-1250 is $167 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Xeon W-1250 the 38.8% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-1250Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
MSRP
$285-43%
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$333-33%
$500
Performance per Dollar
41.1+48%
27.7
Release Date
2020
2022