CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is a low-power office chip for basic desktops, while the Threadripper 7970X is a monster workstation CPU for creators and servers.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

Picasso · 12 nm · 2019

4score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 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 3200GE
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1400.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#433Core i5-7600K4
#434Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE4
#435Ryzen Embedded V1605B4
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 3200GERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads464
Base Clock3.3 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 8
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitecturePicassoStorm Peak
Process12 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE far behind.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the smarter pick due to its low cost and power efficiency.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the right choice in a small office PC where only basic tasks and low energy bills matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 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.