Pentium G4600vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Pentium G4600 is a cheap, low-power dual-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater setups, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end, 32-core monster for professional rendering and heavy multitasking.
Pentium G4600
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for anyone needing serious multi-core power, as it far outpaces the Pentium G4600 in demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Pentium G4600 is the smarter pick for basic office work and web browsing without overspending.
The Pentium G4600 is the right choice for a low-cost home server or light-use PC where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium G4600 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium G4600 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Pentium G4600?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 3100% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.