Core i3-9350KFvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i3-9350KF is a budget gaming chip for someone building a simple, low-cost rig, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i3-9350KF
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and performance, leaving the Core i3-9350KF far behind for heavy workloads.
The Core i3-9350KF is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a basic CPU for simple tasks.
The Core i3-9350KF is the right choice for a low-cost office PC where the Threadripper's power and cost are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9350KF better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9350KF in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i3-9350KF?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1500% faster than the Core i3-9350KF overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-9350KF or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i3-9350KF 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.