CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 2200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for basic home or office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for professional creators and heavy multitaskers.

AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 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 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1500.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads464
Base Clock3.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 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 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the overwhelming winner for heavy workloads, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE is only suitable for basic office tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is a smarter pick for low-power home use, but the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X offers far more processing muscle.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is the right choice for a quiet, energy-sipping home server or media PC where low heat and minimal cost matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 2200GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 2200GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 2200GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.