CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1605BvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a low-power, compact chip for always-on systems and industrial gear, while the Threadripper 7980X is a monster workstation CPU for creators and scientists who need extreme multi-core muscle.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B
4C / 8T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 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 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 V1605B
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1950.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#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 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock2.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache2 MB256 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 7980X wins decisively for any task needing extreme multi-core speed, leaving the V1605B far behind.

Best value

Budget buyers should pick the V1605B for low-power, embedded systems, while the Threadripper 7980X costs far more for its vastly faster performance.

When the other wins

The V1605B is the right choice for a compact, fanless industrial controller where low heat and power matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V1605B in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V1605B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1950% 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 7980X?

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