Core i3-7101EvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i3-7101E is a basic dual-core processor for simple office PCs or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation chip built for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i3-7101E
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall with vastly more cores and speed for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i3-7101E far behind for basic tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7101E is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and sufficient performance for simple office work.
The Core i3-7101E is the right choice in a low-power, compact system where you need basic computing and cannot accommodate the Threadripper's high heat output.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7101E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7101E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-7101E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1767% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.