Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is a low-power office chip for quiet, compact desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster for pro workstations.
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Renoir · 7 nm · 2022
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for demanding workloads with its massive core count and high boost speeds, far outpacing the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and lower platform costs.
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the right choice for a quiet office PC where basic tasks and energy efficiency matter more than raw performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 967% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE 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.