CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 2200GvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 3 2200G is a budget-friendly entry-level chip with built-in graphics for casual computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a top-end workstation processor built for professionals running massive multi-threaded workloads.

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C / 4T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 2200G

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

4score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 3 2200G
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1950.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#435Ryzen Embedded V1605B4
#436Ryzen 3 2200G4
#437Pentium Gold G74004
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 3 2200GRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 7980X dominates the 2200G in every performance metric, winning for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded power.

Best value

Budget buyers should pick the Ryzen 3 2200G for its low cost and integrated graphics, not the overkill Threadripper.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 2200G is the right choice for a basic office PC where a powerful, expensive chip would be wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 2200G 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 2200G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 2200G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1950% faster than the Ryzen 3 2200G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 2200G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 3 2200G 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.