Core i3-9100TEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-9100TE is a low-power, four-core chip for basic office or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation processor for creators and pros who need extreme multi-threaded grunt.
Core i3-9100TE
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 dominates overall with vastly more cores and speed, leaving the Core i3-9100TE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100TE is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
The Core i3-9100TE is the right choice for a low-power office PC or home server where high performance isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9100TE 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100TE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-9100TE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1900% faster than the Core i3-9100TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9100TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-9100TE 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.