CPU Showdown

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.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
6C / 12T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

Renoir · 7 nm · 2022

8score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 600.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#301Core i3-131008
#302Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE8
#303Core i7-8086K8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 5 PRO 4655GERyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores624
Threads1248
Base Clock3.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache3 MB24 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 7
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirShimada Peak
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE far behind for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the smarter pick given its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.