Celeron G5900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Celeron G5900T is a basic, low-power dual-core chip for office PCs and light use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster for pro creators and heavy multitasking.
Celeron G5900T
· 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X is the clear winner for any demanding work, leaving the Celeron G5900T far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G5900T is the smarter pick due to its low cost and minimal power use.
The Celeron G5900T is the right choice when you need a very cheap, low-power CPU for a basic office or media PC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G5900T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G5900T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Celeron G5900T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 8500% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.