Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·10h ago
Public
375
FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $559.95 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX56% Score
- Up to 542% more expensive – $699.95 vs $140.00
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 6 months newer
- Up to 542% cheaper – $140.00 vs $699.95
- Up to 773% better value for money
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.
Coreshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 10 more cores.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 20 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 48 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 11% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 16% higher.
WRX8
Sockethelp
AM5Castle Peak
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 18% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 56/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?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 3955WX 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 66/100 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 3955WX and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. 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 3955WX 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 3955WX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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