Core i3-7300TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-7300T is a low-power, dual-core chip for basic office PCs and HTPCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core monster for professional content creation and heavy multitasking.
Core i3-7300T
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 overall with vastly superior multi-core performance for demanding tasks, leaving the Core i3-7300T far behind.
The Core i3-7300T is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power chip for basic office work or a home server.
The Core i3-7300T is the right choice for a compact, low-heat media PC where extreme processing power is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7300T 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-7300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 2900% faster than the Core i3-7300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-7300T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-7300T 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.