CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore i3-14100T

The Core i3-14100T is a low-power, efficient chip for basic office work and media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
Intel Core i3-14100T
4C / 8T · 35W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Intel

Core i3-14100T

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

8score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Core i3-14100T
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#310Core i3-13100E8
#311Core i3-14100T8
#312Core i3-12100E8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XCore i3-14100T
Cores
Total Cores644
Threads1288
Base Clock3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB5 MB
L3 Cache256 MB12 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
Power
Base TDP350W35W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X crushes the Core i3-14100T for heavy workloads, winning for anyone needing extreme multi-core muscle.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-14100T is the smarter pick due to far lower cost and power draw.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i3-14100T for a low-power home server or office PC where quiet operation and efficiency matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core i3-14100T?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-14100T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i3-14100T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Core i3-14100T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Core i3-14100T?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i3-14100T 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.