CPU Showdown

Core i3-10305TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i3-10305T is a low-power, energy-sipping chip for basic office or home-theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count monster for pro workstations.

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-10305T

Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021

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

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
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 i3-10305T
5
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 1100.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#400Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G5
#401Core i3-10305T5
#402Core i3-101005
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-10305TRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB32 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins decisively for heavy workloads, far outpacing the Core i3-10305T in multi-threaded tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10305T is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10305T is the right choice for a basic office PC or home server where low power and price matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10305T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10305T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-10305T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1100% faster than the Core i3-10305T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-10305T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-10305T 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.