Core i5-7442EQvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-7442EQ is a low-power, four-core chip built for slim, fanless industrial systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and simulation.
Core i5-7442EQ
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 is the clear winner overall, offering vastly more processing power for heavy workloads.
For budget or value buyers, the Core i5-7442EQ is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate light-duty performance.
The Core i5-7442EQ is the right choice in a quiet, low-power office PC where raw multi-threaded speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7442EQ 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 i5-7442EQ in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-7442EQ?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 2033% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.