Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is a budget-friendly, all-in-one desktop processor with built-in graphics for everyday office work and light multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation beast built for heavy rendering, virtual machines, and professional content creation.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the smarter pick, offering enough speed for everyday tasks at a lower cost.
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the right choice for a compact office PC where low heat and quiet operation matter more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 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.