CPU Showdown

Core i5-7500TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i5-7500T is a low-power quad-core chip for basic office and home-theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster built for heavy workstation tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i5-7500T

Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017

3score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i5-7500T
3
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 2633.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#462Ryzen 3 PRO 12003
#463Core i5-7500T3
#464Ryzen Embedded V2A463
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i5-7500TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB64 MB
L3 Cache6 MB256 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR3DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, far outclassing the Core i5-7500T.

Best value

The Core i5-7500T is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a low-power chip for basic office tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i5-7500T is the right choice when building a tiny, quiet home server or HTPC that sips power and won't need heavy lifting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-7500T 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 i5-7500T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-7500T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 2633% faster than the Core i5-7500T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-7500T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-7500T 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.