Ryzen 3 PRO 1200vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is a basic quad-core chip for budget office PCs, while the Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for pros rendering massive 3D scenes.
Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is the smarter pick despite being far slower.
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper 7980X would be absurd overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 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.