CPU Showdown

Pentium Gold G7400TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Pentium Gold G7400T is a low-power, budget-friendly dual-core CPU for basic office work and home theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy rendering, video editing, and multitasking.

Intel Pentium Gold G7400T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Pentium Gold G7400T

Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022

3score
2.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
6 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 G7400T
3
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#459Core i3-8300T3
#460Pentium Gold G7400T3
#461Core i3-8100T3
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsPentium Gold G7400TRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads464
Base Clock3.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2.5 MB32 MB
L3 Cache6 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 710
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing high-end workstation performance, while the Pentium Gold G7400T is only suitable for the most basic computing tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Pentium Gold G7400T is the smarter pick due to its lower cost and minimal power draw, though the Threadripper 7970X offers vastly more performance.

When the other wins

The Pentium Gold G7400T is the right choice for a low-power home server or office PC where only web browsing and light document editing are needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pentium Gold G7400T 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium Gold G7400T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Pentium Gold G7400T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1900% faster than the Pentium Gold G7400T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Pentium Gold G7400T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Pentium Gold G7400T 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.