CPU Showdown

Pentium G4560TvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Pentium G4560T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for basic office tasks and light web browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count beast for heavy rendering, video production, and multi-tasking pros.

Intel Pentium G4560T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
Intel

Pentium G4560T

Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017

2score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Pentium G4560T
2
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 2700.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#522Pentium G4600T2
#523Pentium G4560T2
#524Celeron J41252
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsPentium G4560TRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores224
Threads448
Base Clock2.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock2.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB24 MB
L3 Cache3 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 610
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for anyone needing serious multi-core muscle.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Pentium G4560T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and low cost.

When the other wins

The Pentium G4560T is the right choice for a basic office PC or home server where low electricity use matters most.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pentium G4560T 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium G4560T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Pentium G4560T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 2700% faster than the Pentium G4560T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Pentium G4560T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Pentium G4560T 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.