Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE 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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.6% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 152.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 70.1 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($200 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 14,015).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 70.1 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

2022

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.6% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 152.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 70.1 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($200 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C18I moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,856 vs 14,015).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 70.1 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE better than Ryzen Embedded V3C18I?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.6% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.6% more average FPS across 34 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is $300 cheaper on MSRP at $200 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.6% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 152.9% better value on MSRP (70.1 vs 27.7 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	174 FPS	172 FPS
medium	140 FPS	138 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	142 FPS
medium	119 FPS	112 FPS
high	93 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	59 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	297 FPS	173 FPS
medium	255 FPS	151 FPS
high	228 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	149 FPS
medium	227 FPS	134 FPS
high	207 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	108 FPS
medium	201 FPS	100 FPS
high	181 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	350 FPS	346 FPS
high	350 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	350 FPS	346 FPS
high	350 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	332 FPS	317 FPS
high	286 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
1080p
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	350 FPS	346 FPS
high	350 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	350 FPS	346 FPS
high	350 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	346 FPS
medium	350 FPS	346 FPS
high	350 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 14,015 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's 13,856 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+74%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	14,015+1%	13,856

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE	Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
Socket	AM4	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE launched at $200 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I debuted at $500. On MSRP ($200 vs $500), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is $300 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE delivers 70.1 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE the 86.6% better value option.