Core i5-7440EQvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i5-7440EQ is a low-power laptop chip for basic business tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i5-7440EQ
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins easily for any demanding task with vastly more cores and speed.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7440EQ is the smarter pick due to far lower power needs and cost.
The Core i5-7440EQ is the right choice for a low-power office PC where the Threadripper's extreme performance is wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7440EQ better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7440EQ in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-7440EQ?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Core i5-7440EQ overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-7440EQ or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-7440EQ 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.