Core i3-10325vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-10325 is a basic, low-power desktop chip for everyday tasks and budget builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster meant for heavy content creation and scientific work.
Core i3-10325
Comet Lake-R · 14 nm · 2021
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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 its massive core count and high boost speed, far outperforming the Core i3-10325 in heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-10325 is the smarter pick due to much lower power draw and cost for light tasks.
The Core i3-10325 is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper's power and cost are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-10325 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 i3-10325 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-10325?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1333% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.