Ryzen 3 3200G vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.68
+331%
Ryzen 3 3200G
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.57

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Ryzen 3 3200G by a whopping 331% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2961313
Place by popularitynot in top-10029
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.038.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency7.316.53
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Picasso (2019−2022)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)12 June 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299$99

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 3 3200G has 48% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads484
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeno dataPCIe 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3036
L1 cache2.25 MB384 KB
L2 cache12 MB2 MB
L3 cache64 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm12 nm
Die size213 mm2209.78 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million4940 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s46.933 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 3 3200G.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 19.68
+331%
Ryzen 3 3200G 4.57

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 30669
+330%
Ryzen 3 3200G 7128

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 1238
+15.1%
Ryzen 3 3200G 1076

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7110
+132%
Ryzen 3 3200G 3065

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.68 4.57
Recency 6 August 2018 12 June 2019
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 4
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 330.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

Ryzen 3 3200G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 284.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 3200G in performance tests.


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