Core i3-10100TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-10100T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for basic office work and light home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation processor for professionals running heavy rendering or simulation tasks.
Core i3-10100T
· 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 is the decisive winner overall, with far more cores, faster speed, and larger cache for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10100T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power use and adequate performance for light tasks.
Choose the Core i3-10100T for a low-power home server or office PC where you need basic computing and quiet operation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10100T 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10100T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10100T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.