CPU Showdown

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.

Intel Celeron G5900T
2C / 2T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Celeron G5900T

· 14 nm · 2020

1score
1.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
L3 Cache
2 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 G5900T
1
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 6300.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#544Celeron G3930TE1
#545Celeron G5900T1
#546Celeron J3455E1
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCeleron G5900TRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads264
Base Clock3.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB
L3 Cache2 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 610
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the clear winner for demanding tasks, offering vastly more performance and cores than the Celeron G5900T.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Celeron G5900T is the smarter pick due to its low power and cost, while the Threadripper is overkill.

When the other wins

The Celeron G5900T is the right choice for a low-power media server or basic office PC where extreme performance isn't needed.

FAQ

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.