Ryzen 5 7400vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 7400 is a no-fuss, everyday workhorse for gaming and general desktop use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a multi-core monster built for extreme workstation tasks like video rendering and heavy simulation.
Ryzen 5 7400
Raphael · 5 nm · 2025
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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 overall for heavy workstation tasks, while the Ryzen 5 7400 is better for everyday computing.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 7400 offers excellent performance per dollar for typical home or office use.
The Ryzen 5 7400 is the right choice when you need a simple, cool-running CPU for basic productivity and gaming, not multi-core rendering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 7400 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 7400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 7400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% faster than the Ryzen 5 7400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 7400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 5 7400 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.