CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded R2514vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count desktop monster for creators and heavy multitaskers.

AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514
4C / 8T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R2514

Picasso · 12 nm · 2022

4score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
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 R2514
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1400.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#438Core i3-9100F4
#439Ryzen Embedded R25144
#440Core i3-91004
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded R2514Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock2.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
ArchitecturePicassoStorm Peak
Process12 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing heavy multithreaded work, crushing the Ryzen Embedded R2514 in every performance aspect.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the smarter pick due to far lower power use and cost, despite being much slower.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the right choice for a low-power, always-on home server where the Threadripper’s extreme power and heat would be wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded R2514 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded R2514 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Embedded R2514?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Ryzen Embedded R2514 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Embedded R2514 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.