Ryzen Embedded R2514vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on devices, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core monster for workstations and heavy multitasking.
Ryzen Embedded R2514
Picasso · 12 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 Threadripper 9980X wins overall for high-end computing with vastly more cores and faster speeds, while the R2514 serves low-power embedded tasks.
For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the smarter pick due to its minimal power draw and lower cost.
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the right choice in a small, fanless industrial controller where low heat and power matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Embedded R2514 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded R2514 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded R2514?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.