Core i3-9100HLvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-9100HL is a low-power laptop-class chip for basic office or embedded tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core-count desktop monster built for heavy rendering and content creation.
Core i3-9100HL
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins decisively for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, leaving the Core i3-9100HL far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100HL is the smarter pick due to its low power and cost, though the Threadripper 9980X offers vastly more capability.
The Core i3-9100HL is right for a low-power, embedded system where minimal heat and tiny size matter more than performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100HL better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100HL in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-9100HL?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4200% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.