Core i5-7400vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-7400 is a simple, low-power quad-core chip for basic desktop tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster for extreme content creation and heavy multitasking.
Core i5-7400
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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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-threaded performance over the Core i5-7400's limited capabilities.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7400 is the smarter pick as it costs far less for basic tasks.
The Core i5-7400 is the right choice if you're building a low-cost office PC and don't need heavy multitasking or content creation power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7400 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-7400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2767% faster than the Core i5-7400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-7400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i5-7400 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.