Athlon Gold PRO 3150GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is an entry-level office CPU with integrated graphics for basic desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a top-end workstation monster for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Picasso · 12 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins decisively for high-end computing, offering vastly more cores and speed for demanding professional workloads.
For budget buyers, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is the smarter pick, as it costs far less for basic office tasks.
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is the right choice for a simple home or office PC where extreme multi-core power is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% faster than the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G 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.