Core i7-1365U vs Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

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 i7-1365U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1365U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 13,890).
❌Launch MSRP is still $500 MSRP, while Core i7-1365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-1365U

2023

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1365U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 13,890).
❌Launch MSRP is still $500 MSRP, while Core i7-1365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1365U better than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I?

Yes. Core i7-1365U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1365U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1365U is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i7-1365U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core i7-1365U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V3C18I only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 16.6% in the shared gaming data.

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

Core i7-1365U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-1365U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	280 FPS	172 FPS
medium	250 FPS	138 FPS
high	212 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	142 FPS
medium	188 FPS	112 FPS
high	155 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	66 FPS
medium	133 FPS	55 FPS
high	103 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	243 FPS	173 FPS
medium	203 FPS	151 FPS
high	183 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	149 FPS
medium	187 FPS	134 FPS
high	169 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	108 FPS
medium	146 FPS	100 FPS
high	140 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	347 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	347 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	317 FPS
high	347 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	347 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	347 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	346 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	347 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1365U and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Core i7-1365U

The Core i7-1365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,890 points. Launch price was $426.

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 i7-1365U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-1365U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1365U scores 13,890 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-1365U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

Feature	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+37%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	1.9 GHz+6%
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-U (2023)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	13,890	13,856

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1365U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.