Core i3-10325vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-10325 is a simple, low-power chip for basic office work and light browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy video rendering and scientific simulations.
Core i3-10325
Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7970X wins overall for its vastly higher multi-core performance and modern architecture, leaving the Core i3-10325 far behind for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10325 is the smarter pick if you need a basic office PC and want to spend as little as possible.
The Core i3-10325 is the right choice for a simple home or office computer where raw processing power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10325 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 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10325 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-10325?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 900% faster than the Core i3-10325 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-10325 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-10325 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.