Athlon 220GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Athlon 220GE is a low-power, entry-level chip for basic office work and media consumption, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a top-tier workstation processor built for heavy multi-threaded tasks like video production and 3D rendering.
Athlon 220GE
Zen · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for its vastly faster multi-core performance and massive memory capacity, leaving the Athlon 220GE far behind.
For budget or value buyers, the Athlon 220GE is the smarter pick due to its very low power draw and low cost.
The Athlon 220GE is the right choice for a simple home server or office PC where minimal power use and basic tasks matter more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Athlon 220GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Athlon 220GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Athlon 220GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1900% faster than the Athlon 220GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Athlon 220GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Athlon 220GE 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.