CPU Showdown

Core i3-10100TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i3-10100T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for basic office work and home theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation monster for pro video editing and 3D rendering.

Intel Core i3-10100T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-10100T

· 14 nm · 2020

4score
1.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i3-10100T
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1400.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#421Core i3-93204
#422Core i3-10100T4
#423Ryzen 5 2400GE4
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i3-10100TRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB
L3 Cache6 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureStorm Peak
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, while the Core i3-10100T is better for low-power basic tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10100T is the smarter pick if you need a cheap, power-sipping chip for office work or a home server.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10100T is the right choice for a compact, low-heat PC used only for web browsing and light document editing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10100T 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10100T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-10100T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Core i3-10100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-10100T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-10100T 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.