CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V2748vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core workstation monster built for rendering and heavy multitasking.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748
8C / 16T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 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 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 V2748
11
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 681.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock2.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for its much faster performance and far greater core count in heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers needing basic efficiency, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter pick with lower power draw.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the right choice in a compact, low-power server where cooling and space are tight.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V2748 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded V2748?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% 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 9980X?

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