Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is a low-power office chip for basic desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation processor for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018
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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 users needing extreme multi-core power, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is only suitable for basic tasks.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the smarter pick if you need a low-power chip for office work or a home server.
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the right choice when building a silent, energy-sipping media PC or lightweight file server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 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 2200GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 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.