Celeron N4505vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Intel Celeron N4505 is a low-power, entry-level chip for basic office work and media playback, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtualization.
Celeron N4505
Jasper Lake · 10 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X is the clear winner for any demanding task, leaving the Celeron N4505 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron N4505 is the smarter pick due to its much lower cost and power draw.
The Celeron N4505 is the right choice for a simple, low-power home server or a basic office PC where extreme speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron N4505 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron N4505 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Celeron N4505?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 5500% faster than the Celeron N4505 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron N4505 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Celeron N4505 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.