Core i3-13100vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-13100 is a budget-friendly, low-power chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.
Core i3-13100
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023
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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 heavy multitasking and professional workloads, leaving the Core i3-13100 far behind for general use.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-13100 is the smarter pick due to its lower cost and power efficiency for everyday tasks.
The Core i3-13100 is the right choice for a simple office PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and cost are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-13100 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-13100 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-13100?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% faster than the Core i3-13100 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-13100 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-13100 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.