Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2900X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 754 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
| Power efficiency | no data | 21.49 |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| Release date | August 2018 (6 years ago) | 10 November 2020 (4 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 12 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Multiplier | no data | 30 |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32768 KB | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 156 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 9600 million | 9,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | no data | FP6 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 68.269 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 8 | 6 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 45 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 2900X has 33.3% more physical cores.
Ryzen Embedded V2546, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen Embedded V2546, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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