Pentium G4600vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Pentium G4600 is a basic dual-core chip for simple office work and everyday browsing, while the Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for heavy video rendering and scientific computing.
Pentium G4600
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for its vastly superior multi-core performance and much faster clock speeds.
The Pentium G4600 is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing basic tasks on a tight wallet.
The weaker Pentium G4600 is the right choice for a low-cost office PC where simple web browsing and document editing are the only needs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium G4600 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium G4600 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Pentium G4600?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 4000% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.