Core i3-12300vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-12300 is a low-cost, everyday CPU for basic office work and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i3-12300
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, but the Core i3-12300 is a better fit for basic home or office use.
Budget buyers should pick the Core i3-12300 for its low cost and sufficient speed in everyday tasks, not the overkill Threadripper.
If you need a simple web browsing or document editing machine, the Core i3-12300 is the right choice over the expensive Threadripper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-12300 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-12300 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-12300?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 611% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.