CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V1756BvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end desktop monster built for extreme multi-threaded workloads and content creation.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B
4C / 8T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Zen · 14 nm · 2018

5score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
45W
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 V1756B
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1620.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#407Core i5-9500T5
#408Ryzen Embedded V1756B5
#409Core i3-10300T5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V1756BRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketFP5sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Power
Base TDP45W350W
General
ArchitectureZenShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9980X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance.

Best value

For budget buyers, the V1756B is the smarter pick due to far lower power and system costs.

When the other wins

Choose the V1756B for a compact, low-power embedded system where the Threadripper's heat and size are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V1756B better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V1756B in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V1756B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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.