Ryzen 5 3400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 5 3400G is a budget-friendly APU for everyday computing and light gaming without a dedicated graphics card, while the Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation CPU for professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 5 3400G
Picasso · 12 nm · 2019
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core muscle for heavy workstation tasks.
Budget buyers should pick the 3400G for its integrated graphics and low power draw in basic office builds.
The 3400G is the right choice for a compact home theater PC where the Threadripper's power and size are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 3400G 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 3400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 3400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 967% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.