Core i3-8300TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i3-8300T is a low-power, basic office CPU for budget desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a top-tier workstation monster for professional content creators and heavy multitaskers.
Core i3-8300T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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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 anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-8300T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and cost.
Choose the Core i3-8300T for a low-power home server or basic office PC where high performance is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8300T 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 i3-8300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-8300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Core i3-8300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-8300T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-8300T 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.