Celeron J3455vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Celeron J3455 is a tiny, low-power chip for basic home servers or light office work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monster workstation CPU for creators and heavy multitaskers.
Celeron J3455
Apollo Lake · 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 is the clear winner for any serious computing task, leaving the Celeron J3455 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Celeron J3455 is the smarter pick because it costs far less and uses much less power.
If you need a low-power, fanless system for simple web browsing or a basic home server, the Celeron J3455 is the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Celeron J3455 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 J3455 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Celeron J3455?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 8500% faster than the Celeron J3455 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Celeron J3455 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Celeron J3455 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.