CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V2546vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is a low-power 6-core chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for pro workstations and creative studios.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546
6C / 12T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2546

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

7score
0/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
45W
Boost Clock
3.0 GHz
L3 Cache
8 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 V2546
7
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1071.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#341Core i3-12100T7
#342Ryzen Embedded V25467
#343Ryzen 5 16007
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V2546Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores664
Threads12128
Base Clock3.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.0 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache3 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketFP6sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics 384SP
Power
Base TDP45W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirStorm Peak
Process7 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 7980X wins overall for those needing extreme multi-core performance, while the V2546 is a niche pick for low-power embedded systems.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and adequate performance for basic tasks.

When the other wins

The weaker Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the right choice for a silent, fanless industrial controller where power efficiency and reliability matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 7 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V2546 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V2546?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1071% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V2546 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V2546 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.