Ryzen 7 8700GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 7 8700G is a mainstream desktop chip with built-in graphics for everyday users and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster with 32 cores for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering or video production.
Ryzen 7 8700G
Phoenix · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for demanding workstation tasks with its massive multi-core advantage and larger cache.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 8700G is the smarter pick, offering strong everyday performance at a much lower cost.
The Ryzen 7 8700G is the right choice if you need an all-in-one chip with integrated graphics for a compact, low-power build.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 8700G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 8700G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 7 8700G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 237% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.