CPU Showdown

Core i5-7600TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i5-7600T is a low-power quad-core chip for basic office or HTPC builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.

Intel Core i5-7600T
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i5-7600T

Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017

4score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.7 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 i5-7600T
4
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1950.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#452Ryzen 3 2200GE4
#453Core i5-7600T4
#454Ryzen Embedded R23143
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i5-7600TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores464
Threads4128
Base Clock2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB64 MB
L3 Cache6 MB256 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR4DDR5
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 extreme multitasking and heavy workloads, leaving the Core i5-7600T far behind.

Best value

The Core i5-7600T is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a basic, low-power office PC.

When the other wins

The Core i5-7600T is the right choice for a simple home server or media center where low heat and quiet operation matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-7600T 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 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7600T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-7600T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1950% faster than the Core i5-7600T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-7600T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-7600T 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.