Ryzen 7 8700GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 7 8700G is an all-in-one desktop chip for everyday gamers and compact builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation monster for professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 7 8700G
Phoenix · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9960X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded work, while the Ryzen 7 8700G is better for everyday tasks with integrated graphics.
The Ryzen 7 8700G is the smarter budget pick, offering solid all-around performance for typical home or office use.
Choose the Ryzen 7 8700G over the Threadripper 9960X when you need a compact, low-power PC with no dedicated graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 8700G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 8700G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 7 8700G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 195% faster than the Ryzen 7 8700G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 8700G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 7 8700G 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.