Core i3-7320vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-7320 is a basic dual-core chip for light office work and home PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core processor built for heavy creative and scientific tasks.
Core i3-7320
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X dominates the Core i3-7320 for any demanding work, winning on raw capability and core count.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-7320 is the smarter pick if you only need basic tasks and low power use.
The Core i3-7320 is the right choice for a simple office PC where low heat and minimal cost matter more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-7320 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-7320 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-7320?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2767% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.