Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is a low-power office chip for quiet, compact builds, while the Threadripper 9970X is a heavy-duty workstation monster for creators who need every thread they can get.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
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
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Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9970X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core power, but the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the right choice for low-power, compact builds.
For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the smarter pick with its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the right choice in a silent, small-form-factor office PC where space and cooling are limited.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 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 9 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 611% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 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.