CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is an entry-level desktop processor with integrated graphics for basic office work and light home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation CPU with 32 cores aimed at professionals running heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C / 4T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

Zen · 14 nm · 2018

4score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 PRO 2200G
4
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1500.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#440Core i3-91004
#441Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G4
#442Core i5-76004
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 2200GRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads464
Base Clock4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureZenShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the clear winner for demanding tasks, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G far behind in performance.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G makes more sense if you only need basic computing and light graphics.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the right pick for a low-cost office PC where the Threadripper's power and expense are wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 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.