CPU Showdown

Ryzen 7 4700GvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 7 4700G is an all-in-one desktop chip with built-in graphics for everyday users and budget builders, while the Threadripper 7980X is a massive workstation processor for professionals who need extreme multi-core power.

AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 4700G

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

12score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 7 4700G
12
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 583.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#220Core i5-13400T12
#221Ryzen 7 4700G12
#222Core i5-12500E12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 7 4700GRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirStorm Peak
Process7 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core performance for heavy workstation tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 4700G is the smarter pick with integrated graphics and much lower power needs.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 4700G is the right choice if you're building a compact, energy-efficient home office PC without a dedicated graphics card.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 7 4700G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 4700G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 7 4700G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.