Core i3-7320vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i3-7320 is a budget dual-core chip for basic office work and light browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a monster workstation CPU built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking pros.
Core i3-7320
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9960X wins overall for anyone needing heavy multitasking or creation work, while the Core i3-7320 is for basic office tasks.
The Core i3-7320 is the smarter pick for budget buyers who only need a simple, low-power PC for web and documents.
The Core i3-7320 is the right choice if you're building an ultra-budget home server or a basic office machine where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7320 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7320 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-7320?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1767% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.