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.
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 Threadripper 9960X wins handily for raw performance against the embedded V2748, which falls far behind in multi-core work.
For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter pick due to much lower power draw and cost.
Choose the Ryzen Embedded V2748 when building a compact, low-power server where the Threadripper's extreme heat and size are impractical.
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.