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.
Ryzen 3 8300G
Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins for heavy multi-threaded tasks, but the Ryzen 3 8300G is a fine budget chip for everyday use.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 8300G offers a better value due to its lower cost and adequate performance for basic computing.
The Ryzen 3 8300G is the right choice when you need a simple, low-power office PC or home theater setup.
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.