Core i3-9350KFvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i3-9350KF is a budget-friendly gaming CPU for those who want high single-core speed without extra threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster built for creators and professionals who need massive multi-core power.
Core i3-9350KF
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 for its vastly faster multi-core performance and much larger cache, leaving the Core i3-9350KF far behind.
The Core i3-9350KF is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a low-cost, basic desktop CPU with minimal power draw.
The Core i3-9350KF is the right choice for a simple office PC where you need low power consumption and cost, not extreme multi-threaded speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-9350KF 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9350KF in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i3-9350KF?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.