CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V2546vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core-count monster for pro workstations and heavy content creation.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546
6C / 12T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 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 V2546
7
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1128.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores664
Threads12128
Base Clock3.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.0 GHz5.4 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
ArchitectureRenoirShimada Peak
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the clear winner for raw performance, far outpacing the Ryzen Embedded V2546 in every demanding task.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 offers a much lower-power, cheaper solution for basic computing needs over the Threadripper 9980X.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the right choice for a low-power, always-on home server where the Threadripper's extreme heat and cost are wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded V2546?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1129% 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 9980X?

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