CPU Showdown

Core i3-7300TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i3-7300T is a low-power dual-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater setups, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-end workstation processor for rendering and heavy multitasking.

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 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 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 3100.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores232
Threads464
Base Clock3.5 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB32 MB
L3 Cache4 MB128 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for its vastly greater number of cores and threads, making it far faster for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i3-7300T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i3-7300T for a low-power office PC or home server where basic web browsing and light productivity are all you need.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-7300T 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 i3-7300T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-7300T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 3100% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.