CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GEvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is a low-power office chip for quiet PCs and basic workstations, while the Threadripper 7980X is a monster workstation CPU for heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 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 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 3200GE
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1950.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#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 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.1 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
ArchitecturePicassoStorm Peak
Process12 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing massive multi-core muscle over the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the right choice for a basic office PC where low power and quiet operation matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1950% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.