Ryzen 3 8300G vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.12
+134%
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Ryzen 3 8300G by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking261854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.45
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.1013.05
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm4 nm
Die size74 mm2137 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G 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 configuration11
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12814

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 PRO 3945WX 21.12
+134%
Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01

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 PRO 3945WX 33546
+134%
Ryzen 3 8300G 14316

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.12 9.01
Recency 14 July 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a 134.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 3 8300G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8300G in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 3 8300G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 3 8300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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