Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is a balanced, everyday processor for office PCs and home builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core workstation monster for heavy multitasking and pro content creation.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
Renoir · 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 Threadripper 9960X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core speed, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G far behind.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable, power-efficient desktop processor.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the right choice for a compact office PC where low heat and modest multitasking matter more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 460% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G 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.