Core i3-13100EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Intel Core i3-13100E is a simple, low-power chip for basic office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation CPU for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i3-13100E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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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 with far more cores and speed, but the Core i3-13100E is the right choice for basic tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-13100E is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and lower cost.
The Core i3-13100E is the right choice for a simple office or home PC where multi-core muscle is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-13100E 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-13100E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-13100E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% faster than the Core i3-13100E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-13100E or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i3-13100E 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.