Celeron N4505vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Celeron N4505 is a low-power, basic chip for simple office work and media streaming, while the Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation monster built for multi-threaded rendering and heavy simulation.
Celeron N4505
Jasper Lake · 10 nm · 2021
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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 is the clear winner for demanding tasks, far outpacing the Celeron N4505 in every performance metric.
For budget buyers, the Celeron N4505 is the smarter pick if you only need a basic, low-power processor for simple office work or media streaming.
The Celeron N4505 is the right choice when building a low-cost, fanless home server that sips power, as the Threadripper would be overkill and waste electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron N4505 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 N4505 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Celeron N4505?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 6300% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.