Ryzen 3 1200vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 1200 is a budget quad-core chip for basic everyday computing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster aimed at professionals who need extreme multi-threaded performance.
Ryzen 3 1200
Summit Ridge (Zen) · 14 nm · 2017
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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 overwhelmingly for raw performance, but the Ryzen 3 1200 is the only choice for budget AM4 builds.
The Ryzen 3 1200 is the smarter pick for value buyers who need a low-cost entry into the AM4 platform.
The Ryzen 3 1200 is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and cost would be wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 1200 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 Ryzen 3 1200 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 1200?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% faster than the Ryzen 3 1200 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 1200 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 3 1200 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.