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.
Ryzen Embedded R2514
Picasso · 12 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing heavy multithreaded work, crushing the Ryzen Embedded R2514 in every performance aspect.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the smarter pick due to far lower power use and cost, despite being much slower.
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.
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.