Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is an entry-level APU built for basic office work and light media, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9960X wins overall for heavy multitasking and content creation, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is only for basic office work.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the smarter pick as it costs far less for simple everyday tasks.
The weaker Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is right for a low-cost home office PC where you never need heavy processing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1020% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 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.