CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 2200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is a low-power, entry-level desktop chip for basic office work and light media use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 2200GE

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

4score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 2200GE
4
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 1300.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#451Core i5-75004
#452Ryzen 3 2200GE4
#453Core i5-7600T4
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 2200GERyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads448
Base Clock3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB24 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9960X wins overall for anyone needing heavy multitasking or professional workloads, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE is a low-power office chip.

Best value

Budget buyers should choose the Ryzen 3 2200GE for its low power use and affordable build, not the Threadripper 9960X.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is the right choice for a silent, energy-efficient home server that won't tax your electricity bill.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 2200GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 2200GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 3 2200GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1300% faster than the Ryzen 3 2200GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 2200GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 3 2200GE 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.