Ryzen 3 4100vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 4100 is a budget-friendly entry-level chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor built for professionals handling heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 3 4100
Renoir · 7 nm · 2022
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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 overall for extreme multitasking and heavy workloads against the budget-focused Ryzen 3 4100.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 4100 offers a far more affordable entry into modern computing than the expensive Threadripper 9980X.
The weaker Ryzen 3 4100 is the right choice for a basic home office PC where cost matters more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 4100 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 7 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 4100 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 4100?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1129% faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 4100 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 3 4100 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.