CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V3C14vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a high-end desktop processor built for creators and workstations that need massive multi-core muscle.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14
4C / 8T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

Rembrandt · 6 nm · 2022

7score
4.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 V3C14
7
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1071.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#348Ryzen 5 PRO 16007
#349Ryzen Embedded V3C147
#350Core i7-8700B7
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V3C14Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketFP7sTR5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP15W350W
General
Process6 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance over the embedded chip.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is the smarter pick, using far less power and costing less.

When the other wins

The weaker Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is right for a low-power, compact server where heat and energy sipping matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V3C14?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1071% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 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.