CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded R2314vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen Embedded R2314 is a low-power, four-core processor built for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end desktop CPU with 64 cores for extreme multitasking and content creation.

AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314
4C / 4T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 2766.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 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 9980X wins overall for its vastly faster performance and massive core count, leaving the Ryzen Embedded R2314 far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for basic tasks.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Embedded R2314 is the right choice for a low-power, always-on home server where the Threadripper's extreme speed and heat are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded R2314 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded R2314 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded R2314?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2767% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.