CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V3C18IvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on appliances, while the Threadripper 7980X is a high-end desktop monster built for creators and professionals who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
8C / 16T · 15W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

Rembrandt · 6 nm · 2022

8score
5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
16 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 V3C18I
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#307Ryzen 5 2600X8
#308Ryzen Embedded V3C18I8
#309Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V3C18IRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 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 for raw performance, offering vastly more cores and speed for demanding workstation tasks.

Best value

The Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power, compact solution.

When the other wins

For a silent home server or always-on appliance, the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I's minimal power draw makes it the right choice.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V3C18I 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.