Ryzen 3 4300GvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 3 4300G is a budget-friendly APU for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 3 4300G
Renoir · 7 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X dominates overall for heavy workloads, while the Ryzen 3 4300G is a modest entry-level chip.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 4300G offers a low-cost path to a functioning PC, unlike the expensive Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.
Choose the Ryzen 3 4300G if you need an affordable, integrated-graphics system for basic office tasks or light media use.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 4300G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 4300G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 3 4300G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 900% faster than the Ryzen 3 4300G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 4300G or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 3 4300G 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.