CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7970XvsRyzen 3 PRO 8300G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is an entry-level desktop processor built for everyday office work and light multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation CPU for creators and professionals running heavily threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
VS
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
4C / 8T · 65W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024

8score
0/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 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 Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 650.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#315Ryzen 3 8300GE8
#316Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G8
#317Ryzen 5 PRO 26008
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7970XRyzen 3 PRO 8300G
Cores
Total Cores324
Threads648
Base Clock4.0 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost Clock5.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB4 MB
L3 Cache128 MB8 MB
Platform
SocketsTR5AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
iGPUAMD Radeon 740M
Power
Base TDP350W65W
General
ArchitectureStorm PeakPhoenix2
Process5 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy workloads with its many cores and large cache, leaving the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the smarter pick, offering a lower-cost, energy-efficient option for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the right choice for a basic office PC where low power use and quiet operation matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X better than the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 650% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G 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.