CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1605BvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a low-power, compact chip for fanless industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count desktop monster for heavy rendering and multi-threaded workstations.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B
4C / 8T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

Zen · 14 nm · 2018

4score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
2 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 V1605B
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
#434Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE4
#435Ryzen Embedded V1605B4
#436Ryzen 3 2200G4
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V1605BRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock2.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache2 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
ArchitectureZenStorm Peak
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 7970X wins decisively for raw performance, but the V1605B is the better choice for low-power, compact systems.

Best value

For budget buyers focused on efficiency, the V1605B offers a cooler and more affordable setup than the massive Threadripper 7970X.

When the other wins

The V1605B is the right pick for a silent home server or thin client where the Threadripper 7970X's high heat and power draw are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 V1605B in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Embedded V1605B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V1605B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V1605B or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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.