Core i3-8100TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-8100T is a low-power quad-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i3-8100T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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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 wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power, but the Core i3-8100T is the right pick for ultra-low-power office PCs.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-8100T costs much less and uses far less electricity, while the Threadripper 9970X offers far more performance for demanding tasks.
The Core i3-8100T makes sense in a silent home server where low heat and power draw matter more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8100T 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 i3-8100T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-8100T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 2033% faster than the Core i3-8100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-8100T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i3-8100T 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.