CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1202BvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen Embedded V1202B is a low-power, dual-core chip for compact, always-on systems like industrial PCs and thin clients, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core monster for pro workstations tackling rendering and heavy multitasking.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2C / 4T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 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 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 V1202B
2
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 3100.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads464
Base Clock2.3 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB32 MB
L3 Cache2 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 3
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
ArchitectureZenShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9970X wins overall for its massive multi-core advantage and much higher performance ceiling.

Best value

For budget buyers, the V1202B is the smarter pick—far lower power draw and cost for basic computing tasks.

When the other wins

Choose the V1202B for a low-power embedded system or silent media server where the Threadripper's heat and power demands are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V1202B better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V1202B in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen Embedded V1202B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 3100% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.