Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is a low-power, office-friendly chip for compact desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation monster for creators and scientists.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Renoir · 7 nm · 2022
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9980X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering low power use and solid everyday computing.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the right choice when building a compact, quiet office PC that won't need heavy processing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.