Ryzen 7 4700GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 7 4700GE is a low-power, compact chip for small builds and office work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive multi-core processor for heavy professional workloads.
Ryzen 7 4700GE
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 Threadripper 7970X wins overall for creators needing massive multi-core muscle, leaving the 4700GE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 4700GE is the smarter pick with its low power draw and adequate speed for everyday tasks.
Choose the Ryzen 7 4700GE when building a compact, quiet office PC that sips electricity and never needs heavy rendering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 4700GE 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 4700GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 7 4700GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 400% faster than the Ryzen 7 4700GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 4700GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 7 4700GE 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.