Celeron G5905vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Intel Celeron G5905 is a basic dual-core chip for ultra-budget office PCs or light home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X packs 64 cores for pro creators and workstation users who need extreme multi-threaded power.
Celeron G5905
· 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins decisively for almost any task, offering far more cores and speed than the Celeron G5905.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G5905 is the smarter pick if you only need basic office work and can't spend more.
The Celeron G5905 is the right choice for a low-cost, low-power home server that never needs to multitask or handle heavy loads.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G5905 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G5905 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Celeron G5905?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 4000% faster than the Celeron G5905 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron G5905 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Celeron G5905 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.