Ryzen 5 3400GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 5 3400GE is a low-power desktop chip for compact, quiet builds, while the Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster for heavy multithreaded tasks like 3D rendering or video production.
Ryzen 5 3400GE
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 anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, leaving the Ryzen 5 3400GE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 3400GE is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and affordability.
Choose the Ryzen 5 3400GE for a compact, low-power home server where the Threadripper 7970X's high heat and cost are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 3400GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 5 3400GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1100% faster than the Ryzen 5 3400GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 3400GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 5 3400GE 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.