Core i3-12100TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-12100T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for everyday office work and light computing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous workstation processor built for heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.
Core i3-12100T
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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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-threaded performance, while the Core i3-12100T is a distant second for light tasks.
The Core i3-12100T is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power, basic office or media PC.
Choose the Core i3-12100T when building a silent, energy-efficient home server or HTPC where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-12100T 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 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-12100T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-12100T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1129% faster than the Core i3-12100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-12100T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-12100T 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.