CPU Showdown

Core i3-12300vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i3-12300 is a budget-friendly quad-core chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monster 64-core workstation processor built for heavy rendering and server-grade multitasking.

Intel Core i3-12300
4C / 8T · 60W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-12300

Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022

9score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
60W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 i3-12300
9
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 811.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#295Core i7-9700K9
#296Core i3-123009
#297Core i7-9700KF9
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-12300Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache5 MB64 MB
L3 Cache12 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
Power
Base TDP60W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy workloads, but the Core i3-12300 is the right choice for budget or light-use systems.

Best value

The Core i3-12300 is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable everyday processor without overspending.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i3-12300 is the right choice for a simple office or home PC where extreme multi-core power is wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-12300 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-12300 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-12300?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 811% faster than the Core i3-12300 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-12300 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-12300 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.