CPU Showdown

Core i3-10105TvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core i3-10105T is a low-power, budget CPU for basic office work and home theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster for content creators and professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Intel Core i3-10105T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-10105T

Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021

5score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
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 i3-10105T
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 1020.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#409Core i3-10300T5
#410Core i3-10105T5
#411Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-10105TRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads848
Base Clock3.0 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB24 MB
L3 Cache6 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and faster clock speeds, leaving the Core i3-10105T far behind for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10105T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for basic computing.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10105T is the right choice for a low-power home server or office PC where extreme multi-threading isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10105T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10105T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-10105T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1020% faster than the Core i3-10105T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-10105T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i3-10105T 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.