CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsRyzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is a budget-friendly entry-level chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster built for professionals who need maximum multi-core grunt.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C / 8T · 65W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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AMD

Ryzen 3 8300G

Phoenix2 · 4 nm · 2024

8score
3.5/ 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 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen 3 8300G
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#304Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G8
#305Ryzen 3 8300G8
#306Core i3-12100F8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XRyzen 3 8300G
Cores
Total Cores644
Threads1288
Base Clock3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB4 MB
L3 Cache256 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 Threadripper 7980X wins overall for raw multi-threaded performance, but the Ryzen 3 8300G is the sensible pick for most users.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 3 8300G offers a modern, efficient platform at a fraction of the cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Ryzen 3 8300G when building a compact, everyday PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and cost are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Ryzen 3 8300G?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 3 8300G in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 8300G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Ryzen 3 8300G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Ryzen 3 8300G?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 3 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.