Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C/128T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #14
Ryzen 7 3700X
Zen 2 · 8C/16T · 65 W · AM4
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X lands at 76 and Ryzen 7 3700X at 75. That puts Ryzen Threadripper 7980X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
Pick Ryzen 7 3700X if…
- ✓AM4/AM5 longevity
- ✓Multi-thread value
- ✓Unlocked multipliers
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 7 3700XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 7 3700X more score per dollar ($329 vs $3,827).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 8 |
| Threads | ▲ 128 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | 65 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | AM4 |
| Class | Desktop | — |
| PassMark rank | #14 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 135,650 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 2 |
| Release year | — | 2019 |
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
- +PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
Ryzen 7 3700X
- +AM4/AM5 longevity
- +Multi-thread value
- +Unlocked multipliers
- −DDR5 required on AM5
- −iGPU optional
- −X3D variants better for gaming
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 7 3700X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 76 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $3,827, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen 7 3700X worth the price? +
At $329, Ryzen 7 3700X delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 7 3700X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 7 3700X? +
Ryzen 7 3700X — more score per dollar ($329 vs $3,827). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.