Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GEvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is a low-power office chip for compact, quiet PCs, while the Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for creators who need every thread they can get.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X is the clear winner overall, offering massively more processing power for heavy workloads.
For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and affordability.
Choose the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE when building a compact, energy-efficient office PC that won't stress your power supply.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 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 5350GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.