Core i3-10100FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-10100F is a budget-friendly quad-core chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i3-10100F
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power, far outpacing the Core i3-10100F.
The Core i3-10100F is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering basic performance at a low cost versus the Threadripper's enormous expense.
The Core i3-10100F is the right choice for a simple office PC or light web browsing where the Threadripper's power and cost are wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10100F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10100F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10100F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% faster than the Core i3-10100F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10100F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-10100F 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.