Core i3-10300TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-10300T is a low-power, budget-friendly CPU for basic office work and light home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end, multi-core monster for extreme content creation and professional workloads.
Core i3-10300T
· 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 wins overall for its vastly higher performance and core count, far outpacing the Core i3-10300T.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10300T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
The Core i3-10300T is the right choice for a low-power office PC where extreme computing power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10300T 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.