Ryzen 3 8300GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 8300G is a budget-friendly entry-level chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation monster built for professionals juggling massive rendering or simulation tasks.
Ryzen 3 8300G
Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, far outpacing the Ryzen 3 8300G in multi-threaded tasks.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 8300G is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and entry-level price.
The Ryzen 3 8300G is the right choice for a compact, low-cost home office PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 8300G 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 8300G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 8300G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.