Core i3-9100EvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i3-9100E is a simple, low-power quad-core chip for basic office builds or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monstrous 64-core workstation CPU for heavy rendering and scientific computing.
Core i3-9100E
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 is the clear winner for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, while the Core i3-9100E is only for basic, low-power tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100E costs less and uses far less power, but the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X offers vastly more performance for demanding workloads.
The Core i3-9100E is the right choice for a simple office PC or embedded system where low heat and cost matter more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100E 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-9100E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1950% faster than the Core i3-9100E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9100E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-9100E 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.