CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V2748vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count desktop processor for pro creators and workstation users.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748
8C / 16T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2748

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

11score
1.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
45W
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 V2748
11
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 409.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#255Core i7-6950X11
#256Ryzen Embedded V274811
#257Ryzen 7 2700X10
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V2748Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores824
Threads1648
Base Clock2.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock2.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB24 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP6sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics 448SP
Power
Base TDP45W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirShimada Peak
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9960X wins handily for raw performance against the embedded V2748, which falls far behind in multi-core work.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter pick due to much lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Ryzen Embedded V2748 when building a compact, low-power server where the Threadripper's extreme heat and size are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V2748 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 11 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V2748 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen Embedded V2748?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 409% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V2748 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen Embedded V2748 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.