Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is an entry-level desktop chip for budget office PCs and home builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation monster for professional content creators and heavy multitaskers.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Zen+ · 12 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core muscle, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is a basic office chip.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the smarter pick because it is far cheaper and includes built-in graphics.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the right choice if you need a simple, low-power desktop PC without a separate graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1180% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 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.