Ryzen 3 5300GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 5300G is a compact, all-in-one desktop chip for budget builds and light gaming, while the Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor for professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen 3 5300G
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021
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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 with vastly more cores and performance for heavy workloads.
The Ryzen 3 5300G is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a capable everyday CPU at a low price.
The Ryzen 3 5300G is the right choice for a compact, low-cost home office PC where extreme multi-threading is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 5300G 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 5300G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 5300G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.