Core i3-7320vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-7320 is a simple dual-core chip for basic office work and light browsing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i3-7320
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X is the clear winner for demanding tasks, while the Core i3-7320 is only suitable for basic office use.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7320 is the cheaper option, but the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X offers far more processing power for the price.
The Core i3-7320 is the right choice for a low-cost, low-power home computer used only for web browsing and word processing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7320 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7320 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-7320?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 2033% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.