CPU Showdown

Core i3-13100TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i3-13100T is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for everyday computing and basic home or office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation-class monster aimed at professionals running heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Intel Core i3-13100T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-13100T

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

8score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 i3-13100T
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 975.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#334Core i7-87008
#335Core i3-13100T8
#336Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-13100TRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads8128
Base Clock2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.4 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 TDP35W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for heavy multithreaded work, but the Core i3-13100T is the better choice for low-power everyday tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-13100T offers good efficiency and enough speed for basic computing at a low price.

When the other wins

The Core i3-13100T is the right pick for a quiet home server or office PC where low heat and power use matter more than raw muscle.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-13100T 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 i3-13100T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-13100T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% faster than the Core i3-13100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-13100T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-13100T 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.