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.
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Zen · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins decisively for any task needing extreme multi-core speed, leaving the V1605B far behind.
Budget buyers should pick the V1605B for low-power, embedded systems, while the Threadripper 7980X costs far more for its vastly faster performance.
The V1605B is the right choice for a compact, fanless industrial controller where low heat and power matter more than speed.
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.