Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is a modest, all-in-one desktop processor for office or home builds that need integrated graphics, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation chip for professionals who need to handle huge, multi-threaded workloads.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021
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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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for extreme multi-threaded workloads with its massive core count and cache.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is the smarter pick with integrated graphics and lower power needs.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is the right choice for a compact office PC where high core counts are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 617% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G 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.