CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1202BvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is a low-power, two-core chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a sixty-four-core monster built for workstation pros who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2C / 4T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Zen · 14 nm · 2018

2score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 V1202B
2
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 4000.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#508Pentium G46002
#509Ryzen Embedded V1202B2
#510Pentium Gold G6400T2
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V1202BRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores264
Threads4128
Base Clock2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB64 MB
L3 Cache2 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 3
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
ArchitectureZenStorm Peak
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for its massive multi-core performance advantage over the Ryzen Embedded V1202B.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the smarter pick due to its far lower power and cost requirements.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is the right choice for a low-power, fanless embedded system where extreme performance isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V1202B better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V1202B in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V1202B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 4000% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V1202B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V1202B or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V1202B 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.