Core i3-8300TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-8300T is a low-power, basic desktop chip for office work or a home server, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy 3D rendering and video production.
Core i3-8300T
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 performance, while the Core i3-8300T wins for power efficiency and basic tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-8300T is the smarter pick due to lower cost and power needs.
Choose the Core i3-8300T for a low-power home server or office PC where extreme speed is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8300T 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 i3-8300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-8300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 2033% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.