Core i3-9100HLvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i3-9100HL is a low-power, budget laptop chip for basic office work and light media, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a flagship workstation processor for heavy rendering, simulation, and multi-threaded tasks.
Core i3-9100HL
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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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 overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance.
The Core i3-9100HL is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-power chip for basic tasks.
The Core i3-9100HL is the right choice for a compact, fanless industrial system where power draw and heat output must stay minimal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100HL 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 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100HL in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-9100HL?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 4000% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.