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Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
The Ryzen 5 8500G is slightly slower than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $1,399.01 cheaper!
Ryzen 5 8500G67% Score
- Up to 821% cheaper – $149.99 vs $1,549.00
- Up to 710% better value for money
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX71% Score
- Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 7 months newer
- Up to 821% more expensive – $1,549.00 vs $149.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Scorehelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX ranks 5 points higher.
Coreshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 10 more cores.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 20 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 48 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a 29% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX boosts 8% higher.
Pricehelp
Ryzen 5 8500G is $1,399.01 cheaper.
AM5
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sTR5Phoenix2
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Shimada PeakMobile
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DesktopRadeon 740M
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No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. It's 6% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
6% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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