Core i5-8400TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i5-8400T is a low-power chip for compact office PCs and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core workstation CPU built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking professionals.
Core i5-8400T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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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 wins overall for anyone needing heavy multitasking or professional workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-8400T is the smarter pick due to far lower power use and adequate everyday performance.
The Core i5-8400T is right for a low-power home server or office PC where quiet operation and efficiency matter more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-8400T 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 i5-8400T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-8400T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1400% faster than the Core i5-8400T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-8400T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-8400T 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.