Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is a sensible, all-in-one desktop chip for office builds and budget systems that don't need a separate graphics card, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for creators and engineers who need extreme multi-core muscle.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-threaded power, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G far behind for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and cost.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the right choice for a quiet office PC where the Threadripper 9980X's high heat output is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.