Ryzen 5 4600GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 4600GE is a low-power desktop chip for compact, quiet builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monster workstation processor for professionals running massive multi-threaded workloads.
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins for extreme multi-threaded workloads, but the Ryzen 5 4600GE is the right choice for compact, low-power systems.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers a cooler, more efficient package that saves on power and cooling costs.
The Ryzen 5 4600GE is the better pick for a silent home server or office PC where low heat and noise matter more than raw speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 4600GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 4600GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 4600GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% faster than the Ryzen 5 4600GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 4600GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 5 4600GE 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.