Ryzen 7 4700GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen 7 4700GE is a low-power 8-core chip for compact, quiet office PCs, while the Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for heavy workstation tasks.
Ryzen 7 4700GE
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded power, while the Ryzen 7 4700GE loses badly in raw performance.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 4700GE offers a far cheaper, cooler, and more efficient option for everyday tasks.
The Ryzen 7 4700GE is the right choice if you need a low-power, quiet office build where the Threadripper's massive heat and cost are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 4700GE 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 4700GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 7 4700GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.