CPU Showdown

Core i3-10305TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i3-10305T is a low-power desktop chip for basic office work and media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster aimed at professional rendering and heavy multitasking.

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1180.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.4 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 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for anyone needing serious multi-core performance, while the Core i3-10305T is only for ultra-low-power office tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10305T is the smarter pick if you need low power and basic computing, but the Threadripper 9970X offers far more performance per dollar for heavy workloads.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10305T is the right choice for a quiet, low-power home server or basic office PC where the Threadripper's high heat and power draw are overkill.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10305T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10305T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-10305T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1180% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.