CPU Showdown

Core i3-10300TvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core i3-10300T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for basic office PCs and home theater setups, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtual machines.

Intel Core i3-10300T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-10300T

· 14 nm · 2020

5score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 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 i3-10300T
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
#408Ryzen Embedded V1756B5
#409Core i3-10300T5
#410Core i3-10105T5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-10300TRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads848
Base Clock3.0 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache24 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X crushes the Core i3-10300T overall for anyone needing serious multi-threaded performance.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10300T is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and adequate speed for basic tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10300T is right for a low-power office PC where the Threadripper's extreme performance and heat are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10300T 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 i3-10300T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-10300T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1020% faster than the Core i3-10300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-10300T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i3-10300T 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.