CPU Showdown

Pentium G4560TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Pentium G4560T is a low-power budget chip for basic office work and media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a top-tier workstation monster for creators and professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Intel Pentium G4560T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 4200.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores264
Threads4128
Base Clock2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock2.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB64 MB
L3 Cache3 MB256 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 9980X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance.

Best value

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

When the other wins

The weaker Pentium G4560T is the right choice for a low-power home server or basic office PC where cost and energy efficiency matter most.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pentium G4560T 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 Pentium G4560T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Pentium G4560T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.