Core i5-11400vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-11400 is a sensible, budget-friendly chip for everyday PC builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for professionals who need extreme multi-core grunt.
Core i5-11400
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
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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 heavy multithreaded workloads, while the Core i5-11400 is better for basic tasks and lower power draw.
For budget-focused buyers, the Core i5-11400 is the smarter pick because it costs less and meets everyday computing needs.
The Core i5-11400 is the right choice for a simple office PC where high core counts are unnecessary and quiet operation matters.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-11400 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-11400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-11400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.