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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 4700G

2020

Why buy it

✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,180 vs 20,257).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 5980HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 4700G

2020

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,180 vs 20,257).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 5980HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5980HS better than Ryzen 7 4700G?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.8% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.8% more average FPS across 48 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 9 5980HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 4700G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 5980HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.8% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 4700G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (67.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 5980HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 7 4700G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5980HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	215 FPS	277 FPS
medium	173 FPS	250 FPS
high	138 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	241 FPS
medium	147 FPS	195 FPS
high	117 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	168 FPS
medium	77 FPS	138 FPS
high	60 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	381 FPS	506 FPS
medium	317 FPS	464 FPS
high	279 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	485 FPS
medium	285 FPS	407 FPS
high	255 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	334 FPS
medium	238 FPS	288 FPS
high	216 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	227 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	504 FPS	506 FPS
medium	504 FPS	506 FPS
high	504 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	504 FPS	506 FPS
medium	504 FPS	506 FPS
high	468 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	506 FPS
medium	374 FPS	469 FPS
high	331 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	348 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	504 FPS	506 FPS
medium	504 FPS	506 FPS
high	504 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	504 FPS	506 FPS
medium	504 FPS	506 FPS
high	504 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	477 FPS
4K
low	504 FPS	506 FPS
medium	493 FPS	463 FPS
high	429 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700G and Ryzen 9 5980HS

Ryzen 7 4700G

The Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,180 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4700G and Ryzen 9 5980HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700G versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700G scores 20,180 against the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 20,257 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+20%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,180	20,257

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 4700G supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 4700G) vs 16 (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — the Ryzen 7 4700G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5980HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 7 4700G) and Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 4700G targets Desktop, Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700G	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics (8CU)	Radeon Graphics (8CU)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Mobile High-End