CPU Showdown

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is a low-power, energy-sipping CPU built for compact office PCs and basic everyday tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster aimed at professionals who need extreme multi-threaded power for rendering or heavy simulations.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

5score
3.6/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 2400GE
5
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1100.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#410Core i3-10105T5
#411Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE5
#412Ryzen 5 14005
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 5 PRO 2400GERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power over the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE.

Best value

For budget and value buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the smarter pick due to its much lower power use and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the right choice for a low-power office PC where quiet operation and energy savings matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1100% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 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.