Celeron G3900EvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Celeron G3900E is a basic dual-core chip for low-power office or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster built for heavy workstation tasks like 3D rendering or video production.
Celeron G3900E
Skylake · 14 nm · 2016
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins overwhelmingly for any serious work, leaving the Celeron G3900E far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G3900E is the smarter pick due to its much lower cost and power consumption.
The Celeron G3900E is the right choice for a low-power, basic office PC or embedded system where extreme performance is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G3900E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G3900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Celeron G3900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 8100% faster than the Celeron G3900E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron G3900E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Celeron G3900E 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.