CPU Showdown

Ryzen Embedded V3C48vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is a low-power, compact chip for industrial systems and always-on servers, while the Threadripper 7980X is a high-core-count desktop monster for creators and workstations.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48
8C / 16T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Rembrandt · 6 nm · 2022

12score
0/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
45W
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 V3C48
12
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 583.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#217Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G12
#218Ryzen Embedded V3C4812
#219Ryzen 5 5600GT12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Embedded V3C48Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock3.3 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 TDP45W350W
General
Process6 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 7980X wins overall for any task needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the V3C48 far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the V3C48 is the smarter pick due to far lower power draw and adequate performance for embedded tasks.

When the other wins

The V3C48 is the right choice in a fanless, space-constrained industrial system where low heat and reliability matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Embedded V3C48?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 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.