CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded R2314vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen Embedded R2314 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking pros.

AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314
4C / 4T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R2314

Picasso · 12 nm · 2022

3score
0/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen Embedded R2314
3
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 1766.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#453Core i5-7600T4
#454Ryzen Embedded R23143
#455Pentium Gold G7400TE3
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen Embedded R2314Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads448
Base Clock2.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB24 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
Process12 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for its vastly higher multi-threaded performance and larger cache, easily outpacing the Ryzen Embedded R2314.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and cost-effective design for basic tasks.

When the other wins

Choose the Ryzen Embedded R2314 for a low-power, fanless industrial controller where the Threadripper's heat and size are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded R2314 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded R2314 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen Embedded R2314?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1767% faster than the Ryzen Embedded R2314 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen Embedded R2314 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.