CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1605BvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a low-power, compact chip for silent or fanless industrial systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster for pro workstations and heavy multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B
4C / 8T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 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 V1605B
4
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1500.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock2.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.6 GHz5.4 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
ArchitectureZenShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9970X is the clear winner for raw processing power, leaving the V1605B far behind for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the V1605B is a smarter pick, sipping power and costing less for basic workloads.

When the other wins

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen Embedded V1605B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% 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 9970X?

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