Core i5-7440EQvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-7440EQ is a low-power quad-core chip for embedded systems and compact PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i5-7440EQ
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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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 its vastly greater multi-core performance and modern architecture, leaving the Core i5-7440EQ far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7440EQ is the smarter pick if you need a low-power, low-cost chip for basic tasks.
Choose the Core i5-7440EQ when building a simple, energy-efficient office PC where raw speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7440EQ 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 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7440EQ in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-7440EQ?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 2033% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.