Pentium G4600TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Pentium G4600T is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster for pros who edit 8K video or run heavy 3D renders.
Pentium G4600T
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance.
For budget buyers, the Pentium G4600T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and low cost.
Choose the Pentium G4600T for a basic office PC where you only run a single application at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium G4600T 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 G4600T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Pentium G4600T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.