CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 8300GvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen 3 8300G is an affordable, entry-level desktop chip with built-in graphics for everyday tasks and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy rendering and professional workloads.

AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 8300G

Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024

8score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 8300G
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 600.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#304Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G8
#305Ryzen 3 8300G8
#306Core i3-12100F8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 8300GRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads848
Base Clock3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB24 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM5sTR5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon 740M
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process4 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins for heavy multi-threaded tasks, but the Ryzen 3 8300G is a fine budget chip for everyday use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 8300G offers a better value due to its lower cost and adequate performance for basic computing.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 8300G is the right choice when you need a simple, low-power office PC or home theater setup.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 8300G 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 8300G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 3 8300G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 600% faster than the Ryzen 3 8300G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 8300G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 3 8300G 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.