CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is a no-fuss, integrated-graphics chip for office builds and budget desktops, while the Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous workstation CPU for creators who need every core they can get.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021

8score
4.6/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 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 5350G
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 975.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#308Ryzen Embedded V3C18I8
#309Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G8
#310Core i3-13100E8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 5350GRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock4.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for users needing massive multi-core performance, far outpacing the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the smarter pick, offering solid everyday performance at a fraction of the cost.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the right choice when building a compact, power-efficient office PC where extreme multi-core power is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?

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