CPU Showdown

Core i3-10305TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i3-10305T is a low-power, basic chip for everyday office work and light browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive, high-end processor built for heavy content creation and multi-tasking.

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 1620.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB64 MB
L3 Cache8 MB256 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 9980X wins overall for demanding tasks with its vastly higher core count and speed, leaving the Core i3-10305T far behind.

Best value

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

When the other wins

The Core i3-10305T is the right choice for a basic office PC where low heat and quiet operation matter more than heavy multitasking.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10305T 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 i3-10305T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10305T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.