Core i3-7100vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i3-7100 is a basic dual-core chip for budget office PCs and light home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for pro video editors and 3D renderers who need extreme multi-tasking.
Core i3-7100
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins overall with vastly more cores and speed for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7100 is the smarter pick due to its far lower power use and cost.
The Core i3-7100 is the right choice for a basic office PC where you need low heat and electricity bills.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7100 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7100 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-7100?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Core i3-7100 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-7100 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-7100 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.