Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is a budget-friendly, all-in-one desktop processor with built-in graphics for everyday office work and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation beast for heavy multitasking and professional rendering.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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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 heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the sensible choice for everyday tasks.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the smarter pick—it costs far less while handling typical home and office work easily.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the right choice if you need a low-power, affordable chip for a compact office PC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 540% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 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.