CPU Showdown

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is a low-power office chip for compact, quiet builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster for heavy multithreaded workloads.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021

8score
4.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 5350GE
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 700.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#335Core i3-13100T8
#336Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE8
#337Ryzen 3 3300X8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 3 PRO 5350GERyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.6 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9970X wins overall for heavy multitasking and creative workloads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is the clear choice for low-power office systems.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE offers better value with its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The weaker Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is the right choice in a compact, silent home server where low heat output is critical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 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 5350GE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 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.