Ryzen 3 8300GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 3 8300G is a budget-friendly, all-in-one chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster built for professional rendering and heavy multi-tasking.
Ryzen 3 8300G
Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 3 8300G is the sensible pick for everyday tasks.
Budget buyers should pick the Ryzen 3 8300G for its lower power draw and cost, while the Threadripper 9970X suits those needing extreme multi-threaded performance.
The Ryzen 3 8300G is the right choice for a compact home office PC where quiet operation and low heat matter more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 8300G better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 8300G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 8300G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.