CPU Showdown

Pentium Gold G5400TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Pentium Gold G5400T is a low-power, entry-level chip for basic office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation monster for pro creators and heavy multitaskers.

Intel Pentium Gold G5400T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Pentium Gold G5400T

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018

2score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Pentium Gold G5400T
2
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 2900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#517Pentium Silver J50402
#518Pentium Gold G5400T2
#519Celeron G6900TE2
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsPentium Gold G5400TRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads464
Base Clock3.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 610
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X crushes the Pentium Gold G5400T in every performance metric, making it the clear winner for anyone needing heavy multitasking or creation work.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Pentium Gold G5400T is the smarter pick due to its low cost and minimal power use for basic office tasks.

When the other wins

The Pentium Gold G5400T is the right choice for a simple, low-power home server or a basic web browsing machine where the Threadripper's speed and core count are wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pentium Gold G5400T 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 Gold G5400T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Pentium Gold G5400T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 2900% faster than the Pentium Gold G5400T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Pentium Gold G5400T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Pentium Gold G5400T 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.