Core i5-7640XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-7640X is a basic quad-core desktop CPU for light gaming and everyday tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i5-7640X
Kaby Lake-X · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall with vastly more cores and threads for heavy parallel work, while the Core i5-7640X is a niche choice for basic single-threaded tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7640X is the smarter pick if you need a simple, lower-cost CPU for light usage over a powerhouse.
The Core i5-7640X is the right choice when you're building a basic office PC that doesn't need the Threadripper's extreme multi-threading.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7640X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 4 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-7640X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-7640X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 2050% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.