AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 10 month(s) later
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 6 nm vs 7 nm
7x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 105 Watt
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2818 vs 2705

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	27 Sep 2022 vs 25 Nov 2019
Manufacturing process technology	6 nm vs 7 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 105 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2818 vs 2705

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 8
16 more threads: 32 vs 16
Around 24% higher clock speed: 4.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
4x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 38803 vs 15541

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	16 vs 8
Number of threads	32 vs 16
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
L1 cache	1 MB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	8 MB vs 512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB vs 16 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	38803 vs 15541

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2818

2705

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

15541

38803

Name	AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2818	2705
PassMark - CPU mark	15541	38803
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1296
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		14150
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		10804

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Essentials
Launch date	27 Sep 2022	25 Nov 2019
Place in performance rating	599	594
Architecture codename		Zen 2
Launch price (MSRP)		$749
OPN PIB		100-100000051WOF
OPN Tray		100-000000051
Vertical segment		Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	1900 MHz	3.5 GHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	1 MB
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	8 MB
L3 cache	16 MB (shared)	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	6 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	105°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of cores	8	16
Number of threads	16	32
Unlocked
64 bit support
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR4-3200
Max memory channels		2
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	10-25 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	FP7	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	105 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)
Max number of PCIe lanes		40
PCI Express revision		4.0