Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
3.8 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
15W
Socket
FP7
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core33
Power efficiency8
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)3.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 512 KB
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 15W
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it sips power and stays cool, perfect for silent builds. The usual gripe is it feels overpriced for the modest multi-core grunt you get.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Fits tiny, fanless builds easily
- Handles office tasks without stutter
- Runs cool enough for passive cooling
Cons
- Zen 3+ only, no Zen 4
- Very limited motherboard options
- No overclocking support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
A compact, low-power server chip that runs cool and quiet but you're stuck with its integrated graphics and soldered design.
Get it if you need a low-power, soldered CPU for a compact, always-on industrial system or mini server. Skip it if you want a socketed, upgradeable desktop processor or need more than basic integrated graphics performance.
Buy it if…
- You need a silent, always-on home server or firewall.
- You want a low-power mini PC for a compact office setup.
- You're building a rugged, fanless industrial control system.
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