CPU Showdown

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.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
4C / 8T · 35W
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 PRO 5355GE

Cezanne · 7 nm · 2024

8score
2.6/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.2 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 PRO 5355GE
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#332Core i5-11500T8
#333Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE8
#334Core i7-87008
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XRyzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Cores
Total Cores644
Threads1288
Base Clock3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB2 MB
L3 Cache256 MB8 MB
Platform
SocketsTR5AM4
MemoryDDR5DDR4
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 3.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 6
Power
Base TDP350W35W
General
ArchitectureStorm PeakCezanne
Process5 nm7 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

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.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers far better value with its low power draw and basic computing capability.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.