Core i3-10320vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-10320 is a modest, budget-friendly desktop chip for everyday computing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy multitasking and professional content creation.
Core i3-10320
Comet Lake-S · 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 anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, while the Core i3-10320 is only suitable for the most basic tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10320 is the smarter pick for simple office work, not the Threadripper 9980X.
The Core i3-10320 is the right choice for a low-cost home PC used only for web browsing and email.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10320 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10320 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10320?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1333% faster than the Core i3-10320 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10320 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-10320 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.