Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is much faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $3,749.99 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X63% Score
- Up to 55% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 2 months newer
- Available for $3,849.99
Ryzen 5 3500X34% Score
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.
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X ranks 29 points higher.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 224 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3500X has a 12% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X boosts 24% higher.
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AM4Storm Peak
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. It's 85% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
85% 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 Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 63/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Threadripper 7980X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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