Celeron J4125vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Celeron J4125 is a tiny, low-power chip for basic desktops and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive, high-end processor built for heavy workstation tasks.
Celeron J4125
Gemini Lake Refresh · 14 nm · 2019
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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 dominates overall for any demanding work, while the Celeron J4125 is only suitable for basic, low-power tasks.
For budget buyers, the Celeron J4125 is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and cost for simple computing needs.
The weaker Celeron J4125 is the right choice for a silent, low-heat home server or a basic office terminal where minimal power use matters most.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron J4125 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron J4125 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Celeron J4125?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% faster than the Celeron J4125 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron J4125 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Celeron J4125 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.