Ryzen 5 2400GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is a low-power, entry-level chip for compact office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and scientific computing.
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 Threadripper 9970X wins overall by a massive margin for heavy workloads, leaving the 2400GE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 2400GE is the smarter pick due to its low power use and lower system cost.
The weaker Ryzen 5 2400GE is the right choice for a tiny, quiet home server that sips electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 2400GE 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 2400GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 2400GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.