Core i3-7101EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-7101E is a basic dual-core chip for simple office or embedded tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core monster aimed at creators who need to chew through heavy rendering or coding work.
Core i3-7101E
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins decisively for heavy multitasking and content creation, while the Core i3-7101E is only for basic office work.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7101E is the smarter pick if you need a cheap chip for simple tasks like web browsing.
The Core i3-7101E is the right choice when you need a low-power, low-cost CPU for a dedicated home server that rarely runs demanding loads.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7101E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7101E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-7101E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1900% faster than the Core i3-7101E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-7101E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-7101E 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.