Ryzen 7 3700XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is a sensible 8-core desktop chip for mainstream builders and gamers, while the Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster aimed at professionals who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.
Ryzen 7 3700X
Matisse (Zen 2) · 7 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
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Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 9980X wins for heavy multi-threaded workloads, but the Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter choice for most users.
For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 7 3700X offers far better value thanks to its lower power draw and ample performance for everyday tasks.
The Ryzen 7 3700X is the right pick when you need a capable, cool-running CPU for gaming or general desktop use without the extreme cost and cooling demands of the Threadripper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 3700X 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 3700X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 3700X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% faster than the Ryzen 7 3700X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 3700X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 3700X 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.