Ryzen 5 3400GvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 5 3400G is a budget-friendly APU for everyday computing and light gaming without a dedicated graphics card, while the Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster built for creators and professionals who need massive multi-core muscle.
Ryzen 5 3400G
Picasso · 12 nm · 2019
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for professional users who need extreme multi-core speed and massive memory bandwidth.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 3400G is the smarter pick because it offers integrated graphics and low cost for basic tasks.
The Ryzen 5 3400G is the right choice for a compact home office PC that won't stress heavy workloads or require a dedicated graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 3400G 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 3400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 5 3400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 900% faster than the Ryzen 5 3400G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 3400G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 5 3400G 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.