CPU Showdown

Core i3-7300TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i3-7300T is a low-power budget chip for basic office and media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-end workstation monster for creators and heavy multitaskers.

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 4200.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores264
Threads4128
Base Clock3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz5.4 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 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the Core i3-7300T far behind.

Best value

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

When the other wins

The Core i3-7300T is the right choice for a basic office PC or home server where low energy use and quiet operation matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-7300T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7300T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-7300T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.