Ryzen 5 2400GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is a low-power, entry-level desktop processor for basic computing and light media use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7970X wins overall with vastly more cores and speed for heavy workloads.
Budget buyers should pick the Ryzen 5 2400GE for its lower power use and adequate everyday performance.
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient office PC where extreme speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 2400GE 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 2400GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 5 2400GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Ryzen 5 2400GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 2400GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 5 2400GE 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.