CPU Showdown

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.

Intel Core i3-10325
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-10325

Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021

6score
4.6/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.7 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 i3-10325
6
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#366Core i5-96006
#367Core i3-103256
#368Core Ultra 3 105UL6
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-10325Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock3.9 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB32 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

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.

Best value

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.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10325 is the right choice for a simple home or office computer where raw processing power isn't needed.

FAQ

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.