CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is a low-power office chip built for compact, quiet systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Renoir · 7 nm · 2020

7score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.0 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
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 4350GE
7
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 700.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#357Ryzen 3 41007
#358Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE7
#359Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G7
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 4350GERyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads848
Base Clock3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB24 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureRenoirShimada Peak
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for demanding professional workloads, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE far behind for basic tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and sufficient performance for everyday computing.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is the right choice for a compact office PC where low heat output and quiet operation matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 700% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 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.