Core i5-7442EQvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i5-7442EQ is a low-power laptop chip for basic office work or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end desktop monster for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.
Core i5-7442EQ
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for anyone needing heavy multithreaded work, as it offers vastly more processing cores and speed.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7442EQ is the smarter pick due to its extremely low power draw and lower cost.
The Core i5-7442EQ is the right choice for a low-power, fanless embedded system where minimal heat output is critical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7442EQ better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7442EQ in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i5-7442EQ?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 1767% faster than the Core i5-7442EQ overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-7442EQ or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i5-7442EQ 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.