Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsRyzen 3 PRO 5355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a low-power, office-focused chip for compact desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a top-tier workstation monster built for heavy content creation and scientific computing.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Cezanne · 7 nm · 2024
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Threadripper 7980X wins overwhelmingly for heavy workloads, but the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the better choice for low-power office or home use.
For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers far better value with its low power draw and basic computing capability.
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the right choice when building a silent, low-cost home server or office PC that won't tax a small power supply.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE?
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 PRO 5355GE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE 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.