Core i3-7320vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i3-7320 is a budget dual-core chip for basic office work and light browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive 64-core workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i3-7320
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for creators and professionals needing extreme multi-core speed, leaving the Core i3-7320 far behind for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7320 is the smarter pick if you only need basic office or web use at low cost.
The Core i3-7320 is the right choice for a simple home PC where low power draw and minimal performance are sufficient.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7320 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7320 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-7320?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Core i3-7320 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-7320 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-7320 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.