Core i5-9400FvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-9400F is a straightforward six-core chip for everyday gaming and office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster for professionals handling heavy rendering or virtualization.
Core i5-9400F
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, far outpacing the Core i5-9400F.
The Core i5-9400F is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need basic performance without paying for extreme multi-core power.
The Core i5-9400F is the right choice for a simple office PC or light gaming build where the Threadripper's cost and power are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-9400F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-9400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-9400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 967% faster than the Core i5-9400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-9400F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i5-9400F 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.