CPU
GPU
Ryzen Embedded R2514
Core i7-980X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-980X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R2514 and Core i7-980X
Ryzen Embedded R2514
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,731 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-980X
The Core i7-980X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,817 points. Launch price was $959.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-980X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-980X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2514 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-980X — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R2514 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-980X uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 6,731 against the Core i7-980X's 6,817 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-980X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.33 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,731 | 6,817+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-980X uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2514 | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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