Ryzen Embedded V2718vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is a low-power, compact chip for fanless industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for rendering and heavy multi-threaded work.
Ryzen Embedded V2718
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing high-end desktop performance, leaving the Ryzen Embedded V2718 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for light tasks.
Choose the Ryzen Embedded V2718 when building a low-power, always-on server or thin client where the Threadripper 7970X's heat and energy demands are impractical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Embedded V2718 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V2718 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Embedded V2718?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 567% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V2718 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V2718 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Embedded V2718 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.