Celeron J4005vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Celeron J4005 is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office work or a quiet home server, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster aimed at professionals rendering or compiling massive projects.
Celeron J4005
Goldmont Plus · 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 wins overwhelmingly for any serious computing task, leaving the Celeron J4005 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron J4005 is the smarter pick given its low cost and power draw for basic tasks.
Choose the Celeron J4005 if you need a silent, low-power system for a simple home server or digital signage.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron J4005 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 J4005 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Celeron J4005?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 6300% faster than the Celeron J4005 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron J4005 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Celeron J4005 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.