Celeron G5900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Intel Celeron G5900T is a low-power, basic dual-core chip for simple office PCs or home-theater builds, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster for pro rendering and heavy multitasking.
Celeron G5900T
· 14 nm · 2020
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the clear winner for demanding tasks, offering vastly more performance and cores than the Celeron G5900T.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G5900T is the smarter pick due to its low power and cost, while the Threadripper is overkill.
The Celeron G5900T is the right choice for a low-power media server or basic office PC where extreme performance isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G5900T 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 G5900T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Celeron G5900T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 6300% faster than the Celeron G5900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron G5900T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Celeron G5900T 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.