Celeron G3900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Celeron G3900E is a basic, low-power chip for simple office or embedded tasks, while the Threadripper 9980X is a top-tier workstation monster for creators and pros who need extreme multi-core speed.
Celeron G3900E
Skylake · 14 nm · 2016
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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 overall for any demanding workload, as it offers vastly more cores and performance than the Celeron G3900E.
For budget buyers, the Celeron G3900E is the smarter pick if you only need basic computing and want to spend as little as possible.
The Celeron G3900E is the right choice for a low-power, silent office PC where a high-end Threadripper would be overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron G3900E 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 1 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron G3900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Celeron G3900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 8500% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.