Pentium G4600vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Pentium G4600 is a basic dual-core chip for budget office PCs and light everyday use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation monster for pro rendering and heavy multitasking.
Pentium G4600
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7970X is the clear winner overall, offering vastly more processing power for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Pentium G4600 is the smarter pick due to its far lower cost and adequate performance for basic computing.
The Pentium G4600 is the right choice for a simple office PC or web browsing machine where extreme power is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium G4600 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium G4600 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Pentium G4600?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 2900% faster than the Pentium G4600 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Pentium G4600 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Pentium G4600 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.