Ryzen 7 4700GvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 7 4700G is a compact APU for everyday PCs and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Ryzen 7 4700G
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7970X wins for raw multi-core muscle, but the Ryzen 7 4700G is the practical pick for everyday builds.
The Ryzen 7 4700G offers better value for budget buyers who need integrated graphics and lower power consumption.
The Ryzen 7 4700G is the right choice for a compact, quiet home office PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and cooling demands are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 4700G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 4700G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 7 4700G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 400% faster than the Ryzen 7 4700G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 4700G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 7 4700G 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.