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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-14100T

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $366 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.5 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 730, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,731 vs 13,856).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-14100T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 102.5 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-14100T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-14100T

2024

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $366 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.5 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 730, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,731 vs 13,856).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-14100T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 102.5 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-14100T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-14100T better than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i3-14100T is ahead with a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V3C18I pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark. Ryzen Embedded V3C18I also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-14100T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-14100T is $366 cheaper on MSRP at $134 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.9% better PassMark. It is also 269.8% better value on MSRP (102.5 vs 27.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-14100T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-14100T Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	166 FPS	172 FPS
medium	142 FPS	138 FPS
high	111 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	142 FPS
medium	122 FPS	112 FPS
high	96 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	66 FPS
medium	74 FPS	55 FPS
high	58 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	297 FPS	173 FPS
medium	249 FPS	151 FPS
high	228 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	149 FPS
medium	221 FPS	134 FPS
high	206 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	108 FPS
medium	176 FPS	100 FPS
high	151 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	346 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	346 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	317 FPS
high	316 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	258 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	346 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	346 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	343 FPS	346 FPS
medium	343 FPS	346 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100T and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Core i3-14100T

The Core i3-14100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,731 points. Launch price was $134.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-14100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-14100T versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100T scores 13,731 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

Feature	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+42%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	13,731	13,856

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-14100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-14100T) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V3C18I). The Core i3-14100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-14100T targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-14100T	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 730	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-14100T launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. On MSRP ($134 vs $500), the Core i3-14100T is $366 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100T delivers 102.5 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Core i3-14100T the 114.9% better value option.