Celeron J3355vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Celeron J3355 is a basic dual-core chip for low-power mini PCs and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for high-end workstations and content creation.
Celeron J3355
Apollo Lake · 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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the overwhelming winner for any demanding task, while the Celeron J3355 is only suitable for the most basic, low-power computing.
For budget buyers, the Celeron J3355 is a smarter pick due to its minimal cost and power draw for simple tasks.
The Celeron J3355 is the right choice for a low-power home server or digital signage where performance is irrelevant.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron J3355 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 J3355 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Celeron J3355?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 8100% faster than the Celeron J3355 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron J3355 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Celeron J3355 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.