Core i5-7640XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i5-7640X is a basic quad-core chip for budget builders who just need a simple desktop CPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive 32-core workstation processor for professionals running heavy multitasking and rendering.
Core i5-7640X
Kaby Lake-X · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7970X is the clear winner overall, offering far more cores and speed for demanding workloads than the Core i5-7640X.
The Core i5-7640X is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a basic CPU and don't require high multi-core performance.
The Core i5-7640X is the right choice for a simple office PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and cost are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7640X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7640X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-7640X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Core i5-7640X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-7640X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-7640X 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.