Ryzen Embedded V3C14vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core-count monster for workstations and content creation.
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Rembrandt · 6 nm · 2022
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overwhelmingly for raw performance with vastly more cores and speed.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for basic tasks.
The weaker Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is the right choice in a compact, low-power embedded system where space and energy efficiency matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 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 7 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Embedded V3C14?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1129% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.