CPU Showdown

Ryzen 5 2400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 5 2400G is a budget-friendly APU for basic home builds and office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking professionals.

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 2400G

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

5score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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.

Ryzen 5 2400G
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1180.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#395Core i5-8500B5
#396Ryzen 5 2400G5
#397Core i3-10100F5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 5 2400GRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.6 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.6 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9970X wins decisively for heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 5 2400G is a sensible pick for basic tasks on a tight budget.

Best value

The Ryzen 5 2400G is the smarter value pick for budget buyers who need integrated graphics and low power use.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 2400G is the right choice when you build a compact office PC and don't need a separate graphics card.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 5 2400G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 2400G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 2400G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1180% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.