Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is an efficient all-in-one desktop chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for rendering and heavy multitasking.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Zen+ · 12 nm · 2019
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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 wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the smarter pick due to its lower cost and integrated graphics.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper’s power and cooling needs are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 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.