CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is a low-power, office-focused chip for quiet, energy-sipping desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous workstation CPU built for creators and professionals who need extreme multi-tasking.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

Renoir · 7 nm · 2022

6score
0/ 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 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 4355GE
6
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1333.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#360Core i7-6800K6
#361Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE6
#362Core i5-9600K6
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 4355GERyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
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 9980X wins overall for high-end workstation tasks with far more cores and speed.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is smarter due to much lower power use and adequate everyday performance.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the right choice in a small office PC where low heat and quiet operation matter more than raw power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1333% 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 9980X?

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