Ryzen 5 2400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 5 2400G is an affordable, all-in-one chip for budget builders who need basic graphics without a separate card, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core workstation monster for professionals rendering or compiling massive projects.
Ryzen 5 2400G
Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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
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Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9960X wins overall for heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 5 2400G is a better fit for budget builds needing integrated graphics.
For value buyers on a tight budget, the Ryzen 5 2400G is the smarter pick because it includes graphics and costs far less.
The weaker Ryzen 5 2400G is the right choice for a low-cost home office PC where you don't need a separate graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 2400G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 2400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 5 2400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1020% faster than the Ryzen 5 2400G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 2400G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 5 2400G 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.