Core i5-11400vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-11400 is a no-fuss, budget-friendly six-core chip for everyday builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core monster for professionals who need to chew through heavy rendering or simulation work.
Core i5-11400
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
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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 heavy workloads, but the Core i5-11400 is a sensible pick for everyday tasks.
For budget-minded buyers, the Core i5-11400 offers a much lower entry cost and solid performance for typical computing.
Choose the Core i5-11400 for a simple home office PC where you don't need the Threadripper's extreme multi-threaded power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-11400 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-11400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-11400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 540% faster than the Core i5-11400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-11400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i5-11400 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.