CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is a low-power, everyday chip for basic office work and light builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation monster for creators and professionals who need extreme multi-threading.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

Raven Ridge · 14 nm · 2018

4score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 2200GE
4
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 2050.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#448Pentium Gold G7400E4
#449Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE4
#450Core i3-81004
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 2200GERyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE far behind.

Best value

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the smarter pick for budget buyers who prioritize low power draw over raw speed.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the right choice for a basic office PC or home server where quiet, cool operation matters more than compute power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.