Pentium Gold G5620vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Pentium Gold G5620 is a simple, low-power dual-core chip for basic office work or a budget home PC, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster for pro video editors and 3D artists who need raw multi-tasking muscle.
Pentium Gold G5620
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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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 is the clear winner overall for any demanding task, far outperforming the Pentium Gold G5620.
For budget buyers, the Pentium Gold G5620 is the smarter pick for basic office work at a low cost.
The Pentium Gold G5620 is the right choice for a simple, low-power home PC where the Threadripper's extreme performance and cost are wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentium Gold G5620 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium Gold G5620 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Pentium Gold G5620?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2767% faster than the Pentium Gold G5620 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Pentium Gold G5620 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Pentium Gold G5620 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.