Core i3-10300vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i3-10300 is a basic quad-core chip for budget office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i3-10300
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X is the clear winner for demanding workloads with vastly more cores and speed.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10300 is a smarter pick for basic tasks where you don't need extreme multi-core power.
The Core i3-10300 is the right choice for a simple office PC or home server that won't stress a high-end power supply or cooling.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10300 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10300 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-10300?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 833% faster than the Core i3-10300 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10300 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i3-10300 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.