Core i3-10100vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-10100 is a basic quad-core chip for budget office PCs and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core monster for high-end workstations and content creation.
Core i3-10100
Comet Lake-S · 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for its far greater core count and speed, but the Core i3-10100 is a sensible choice for basic tasks.
The Core i3-10100 is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a functional office PC.
The Core i3-10100 is the right choice for a cheap home server or web browsing machine, where the Threadripper's power and cost are wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10100 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10100 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-10100?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1100% faster than the Core i3-10100 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10100 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-10100 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.