Pentium G4600TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Pentium G4600T is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core monster aimed at heavy workstation tasks and content creation.
Pentium G4600T
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the clear winner overall, offering vastly more processing power for demanding tasks.
The Pentium G4600T is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power, basic system for office work or web browsing.
The Pentium G4600T is the right choice if you need an ultra-low-power CPU for a simple home server or a cheap office PC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium G4600T 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 G4600T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Pentium G4600T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 2900% faster than the Pentium G4600T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Pentium G4600T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Pentium G4600T 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.