CPU Showdown

Ryzen 7 5700GvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Ryzen 7 5700G is an all-in-one desktop chip with built-in graphics for a simple, no-fuss PC, while the Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 5700G

Cezanne (Zen 3) · 7 nm · 2021

15score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 5700G
15
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 300.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#167Core i7-11700K15
#168Ryzen 7 5700G15
#169Ryzen 7 570015
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 7 5700GRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores832
Threads1664
Base Clock3.8 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB32 MB
L3 Cache16 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureCezanne (Zen 3)Storm Peak
Process7 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins for extreme multi-threaded work, while the Ryzen 7 5700G is better for everyday desktop use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 5700G offers strong integrated graphics and lower power use, making it a smarter pick.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 5700G is the right choice for a compact, quiet home PC where you don't need a separate graphics card.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 7 5700G 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 5700G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 7 5700G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 300% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 5700G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 7 5700G 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.