Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is a low-power office CPU for quiet, compact systems, while the Threadripper 9960X is a high-core workstation monster for creators and heavy multitasking.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE far behind for heavy workloads.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the smarter pick given its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the right choice if you need a compact, energy-efficient office PC rather than a workstation for rendering or simulation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 600% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE 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.