Celeron G3930TEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Celeron G3930TE is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office or embedded tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster for heavy rendering and workstation loads.
Celeron G3930TE
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9970X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing high-end performance, leaving the Celeron G3930TE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G3930TE is the smarter pick due to its much lower cost and minimal power use.
The weaker Celeron G3930TE is the right choice for a basic office or home server that only runs lightweight tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G3930TE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G3930TE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Celeron G3930TE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 6300% faster than the Celeron G3930TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron G3930TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Celeron G3930TE 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.