Core i3-7102EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-7102E is a low-power dual-core chip for basic embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end 32-core workstation processor for heavy multitasking and creation work.
Core i3-7102E
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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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 decisively for raw performance with vastly more cores and speed.
The Core i3-7102E is the smarter budget pick for low-power, basic tasks.
Choose the Core i3-7102E for a low-power embedded system where cooling and energy draw are critical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7102E 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7102E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-7102E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 3100% faster than the Core i3-7102E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-7102E or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i3-7102E 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.