Core i3-8350KvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i3-8350K is a budget quad-core desktop chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i3-8350K
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for its massive multi-core advantage and much higher performance level.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i3-8350K is the smarter pick if you only need basic single-threaded speed for less demanding tasks.
The Core i3-8350K is the right choice when you need a low-cost, low-power CPU for a simple office PC or light web browsing machine.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8350K better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-8350K in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i3-8350K?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1300% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.