CPU Showdown

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.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

Matisse · 7 nm · 2019

14score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
32 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 7 PRO 3700
14
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 514.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#183Core i9-11900KB14
#184Ryzen 7 PRO 370014
#185Core i5-13500T13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 7 PRO 3700Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache32 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall with its massive multi-core advantage for heavy workloads, far surpassing the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers a smarter pick with lower power draw and ample performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.