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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $509.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 1436% more expensive$649.99 vs $140.00
  • Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 1436% cheaper$140.00 vs $649.99
  • Up to 1948% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 26 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 52 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 112 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 215W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G is $509.99 cheaper.

WRX8
Sockethelp
AM5
Castle Peak
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 18% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 55/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX?expand_more
18% 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 PRO 3975WX or Ryzen 5 8500G?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 65/100 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 PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 55/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 PRO 3975WX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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