Ryzen 3 5300GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen 3 5300G is a compact, integrated-graphics chip for budget builds and light gaming, while the Threadripper 9960X is a monster workstation processor for heavy rendering and content creation.
Ryzen 3 5300G
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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
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Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9960X wins for heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 3 5300G is the sensible pick for everyday use.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 5300G offers a much lower-cost entry with built-in graphics, making it the smarter pick.
If you need a compact office PC that handles web browsing and light tasks without a dedicated graphics card, the Ryzen 3 5300G is the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 5300G 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 5300G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 3 5300G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 600% faster than the Ryzen 3 5300G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 5300G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 3 5300G 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.