Ryzen 7 PRO 3700vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is a balanced, efficient 8-core chip for professional workstations and office builds, while the Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core monster aimed at creators and engineers who need extreme multi-threaded power.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Matisse · 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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall with its massive multi-core advantage for heavy workloads, far surpassing the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers a smarter pick with lower power draw and ample performance for everyday tasks.
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the right choice for a quiet office PC where low heat and modest processing needs matter more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 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 14 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 514% faster than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 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.