CPU Showdown

Celeron G3900EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Celeron G3900E is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office or embedded systems, while the Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core monster for heavy workstation tasks.

Intel Celeron G3900E
2C / 2T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Celeron G3900E

Skylake · 14 nm · 2016

1score
1.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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.

Celeron G3900E
1
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 5900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#546Celeron J3455E1
#547Celeron G3900E1
#548Celeron G3930T1
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCeleron G3900ERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads264
Base Clock4.0 GHz
Boost Clock2.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB32 MB
L3 Cache2 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketsTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 510
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureSkylakeStorm Peak
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the clear winner for demanding tasks, while the Celeron G3900E is only suitable for basic, low-power systems.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Celeron G3900E is the smarter pick due to its low cost and minimal power draw.

When the other wins

The Celeron G3900E is the right choice for a simple, fanless embedded system where raw performance is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Celeron G3900E 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 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G3900E in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Celeron G3900E?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 5900% faster than the Celeron G3900E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Celeron G3900E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Celeron G3900E 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.