Core i3-12300vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i3-12300 is a simple, low-power workhorse for everyday desktop tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i3-12300
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall with vastly more cores and threads for heavy multitasking and content creation.
For budget or value buyers, the Core i3-12300 is smarter because it costs far less and handles everyday tasks well.
The Core i3-12300 is the right choice for a basic office PC or home computer where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-12300 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 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-12300 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-12300?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 522% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.