Core i3-10105vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-10105 is a simple, low-power chip for basic office work or a cheap home PC, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a monster workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i3-10105
Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins decisively for demanding tasks, offering far more cores and speed for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10105 is the smarter pick—it costs much less and handles everyday tasks without overspending.
The Core i3-10105 is the right choice for a basic home office PC where you just need web browsing and document editing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10105 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10105 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-10105?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1180% faster than the Core i3-10105 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10105 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i3-10105 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.