Ryzen 3 1300XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget quad-core chip for everyday computing, while the Threadripper 9980X is a top-end 64-core monster for heavy workstation tasks.
Ryzen 3 1300X
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 decisively for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded power, leaving the Ryzen 3 1300X far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 1300X is the smarter pick, offering a much lower-cost entry with adequate speed for basic tasks.
The Ryzen 3 1300X is the right choice if you're building a simple office or media PC that won't benefit from the Threadripper 9980X's massive core count.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 1300X 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 1300X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 1300X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% faster than the Ryzen 3 1300X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 1300X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 3 1300X 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.