CPU Showdown

Core i3-7300TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i3-7300T is a low-power, dual-core chip built for basic office PCs and home theater systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workstation monster for professionals who need extreme multi-tasking muscle.

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-7300T

Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017

2score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i3-7300T
2
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 4000.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#486Pentium Gold G65003
#487Core i3-7300T2
#488Athlon 200GE2
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i3-7300TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores264
Threads4128
Base Clock3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB64 MB
L3 Cache4 MB256 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing massive multi-core performance, leaving the Core i3-7300T far behind.

Best value

The Core i3-7300T is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a low-power chip for basic office tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i3-7300T is the right choice when you need a low-heat, energy-sipping processor for a simple home server or media PC.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-7300T 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7300T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-7300T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 4000% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.