Core i3-9300TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i3-9300T is a low-power, basic desktop chip for office and home use, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i3-9300T
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 anyone needing massive multithreading power, far outclassing the Core i3-9300T.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-9300T is the smarter pick as it costs much less for basic office tasks.
The Core i3-9300T is the right choice in a low-power, compact home server where the Threadripper's extreme heat and cost are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9300T 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-9300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Core i3-9300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9300T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-9300T 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.