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.
Ryzen Embedded V2748
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for its much faster performance and far greater core count in heavy workloads.
For budget buyers needing basic efficiency, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the smarter pick with lower power draw.
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the right choice in a compact, low-power server where cooling and space are tight.
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.