Core i5-11600vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-11600 is a solid mid-range chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a top-tier workstation monster built for massive parallel workloads.
Core i5-11600
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 anyone needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the Core i5-11600 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-11600 is the smarter pick due to its much lower cost and sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i5-11600 is the right choice when building a simple office or light-gaming PC where the Threadripper's immense power and cost are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-11600 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-11600 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-11600?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% faster than the Core i5-11600 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-11600 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i5-11600 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.