Celeron N5105vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Celeron N5105 is a low-power chip for basic office work and thin clients, while the Threadripper 9980X is a monster for heavy rendering and pro workloads.
Celeron N5105
Jasper Lake · 10 nm · 2021
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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 wins overall for any performance-focused user, crushing the Celeron N5105 in every metric.
The Celeron N5105 is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power, cheap chip for basic tasks.
The Celeron N5105 is the right choice for a silent, low-heat home server running lightweight software.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron N5105 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 N5105 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Celeron N5105?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% faster than the Celeron N5105 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron N5105 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Celeron N5105 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.