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.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
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
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Which should you buy?
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.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE offers better value with its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The weaker Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is the right choice in a compact, silent home server where low heat output is critical.
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.