CPU Showdown

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.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

Zen+ · 12 nm · 2019

5score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 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 5 PRO 3400G
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1620.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#391Ryzen 5 1500X5
#392Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G5
#393Ryzen 5 PRO 15005
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 5 PRO 3400GRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
ArchitectureZen+Shimada Peak
Process12 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the smarter pick due to its lower cost and integrated graphics.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper’s power and cooling needs are overkill.

FAQ

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.