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.
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Zen · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9970X is the clear winner for raw processing power, leaving the V1605B far behind for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the V1605B is a smarter pick, sipping power and costing less for basic workloads.
The V1605B is the right choice for a compact, fanless industrial system where low heat and energy use matter more than speed.
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.