CPU Showdown

Core i3-10325vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core i3-10325 is a simple, low-power desktop chip for everyday computing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core workstation monster built for heavy multitasking and content creation.

Intel Core i3-10325
4C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 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 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
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 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 833.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#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 9960X
Cores
Total Cores424
Threads848
Base Clock3.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB24 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core muscle, leaving the Core i3-10325 far behind.

Best value

The Core i3-10325 is the smarter pick for budget buyers who just need basic everyday computing without extra spending.

When the other wins

For a simple office PC used only for web browsing and documents, the Core i3-10325 is the right choice over the overkill Threadripper.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10325 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10325 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-10325?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 833% 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 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.