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.
Celeron G3900E
Skylake · 14 nm · 2016
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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 is the clear winner for demanding tasks, while the Celeron G3900E is only suitable for basic, low-power systems.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G3900E is the smarter pick due to its low cost and minimal power draw.
The Celeron G3900E is the right choice for a simple, fanless embedded system where raw performance is unnecessary.
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.