Core i3-9100HLvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-9100HL is a low-power mobile chip for compact, fanless systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end desktop processor for extreme multi-threaded workstations.
Core i3-9100HL
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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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 users needing extreme multi-core performance, far outpacing the Core i3-9100HL.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100HL is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
The Core i3-9100HL is the right choice in a low-power embedded system where energy efficiency matters more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100HL 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100HL in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-9100HL?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 2900% faster than the Core i3-9100HL overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9100HL or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-9100HL 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.