CPU Showdown

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is a compact, all-in-one desktop processor with built-in graphics, perfect for basic office work and media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation chip built for professional 3D rendering and heavy multitasking.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

5score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 PRO 2400G
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1620.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#399Core i7-77005
#400Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G5
#401Core i3-10305T5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 5 PRO 2400GRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9980X wins overall for those needing extreme multi-threaded performance, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is a budget-friendly option for light tasks.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the smarter pick with integrated graphics and lower power needs.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the right choice for a basic office PC where cooling and electricity costs are major concerns.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.