Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 240 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 21% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 16% higher.
AM5
Sockethelp
TRX4Phoenix2
Codenamehelp
Castle PeakMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon 740M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 24% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?expand_more
24% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 29/100, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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