Core i3-8350KvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-8350K is a basic quad-core chip for budget gaming rigs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive 32-core workstation processor for heavy content creation and multitasking.
Core i3-8350K
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, while the Core i3-8350K only suits basic single-threaded tasks.
The Core i3-8350K is the smarter pick for budget buyers on a tight build, but the Threadripper 7970X justifies its cost for heavy workloads.
The Core i3-8350K is the right choice for a simple office PC where low power draw and cost matter more than raw multi-core speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8350K better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-8350K in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-8350K?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Core i3-8350K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-8350K or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-8350K 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.