CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 4300GvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 3 4300G is a budget-friendly APU for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for professional creators and heavy multitaskers.

AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 4300G

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

6score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.0 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 4300G
6
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1266.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#372Core i3-12100TE6
#373Ryzen 3 4300G6
#374Core i5-9500F6
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 4300GRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirStorm Peak
Process7 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the clear winner for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, while the Ryzen 3 4300G is a basic entry-level chip.

Best value

The Ryzen 3 4300G is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need integrated graphics for a cheap office PC.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 4300G is the right choice if you need a simple, low-cost system with built-in display output and don't require high processing power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 4300G 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 4300G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 4300G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1267% 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 7980X?

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