CPU Showdown

Ryzen 5 4600GvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 5 4600G is a budget-friendly all-in-one chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster built for professionals juggling massive rendering or simulation tasks.

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C / 12T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 4600G

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

10score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 5 4600G
10
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 720.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#272Ryzen 5 450010
#273Ryzen 5 4600G10
#274Ryzen 5 4600GE10
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 5 4600GRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores664
Threads12128
Base Clock3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache3 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 7
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirStorm Peak
Process7 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, while the Ryzen 5 4600G is a fine budget chip for basic tasks.

Best value

The Ryzen 5 4600G offers better value for budget buyers, pairing integrated graphics with modest multi-core speed for everyday computing.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 4600G is the right choice for a low-cost office PC where the Threadripper's massive core count and high power draw would be wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 5 4600G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 4600G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 5 4600G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 720% faster than the Ryzen 5 4600G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 4600G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 5 4600G 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.