Core i3-9100TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-9100T is a low-power four-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core workstation monster for heavy 3D rendering and video production.
Core i3-9100T
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 overall with vastly more processing cores and speed for heavy multitasking, leaving the Core i3-9100T far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and lower cost for basic tasks.
The Core i3-9100T is the right choice for a silent home server or office PC where low heat and modest performance are enough.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100T 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-9100T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2767% faster than the Core i3-9100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9100T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i3-9100T 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.