Core i7-10700vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-10700 is a sensible, affordable CPU for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster built for creators who need massive multi-core power.
Core i7-10700
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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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 its vastly higher multi-core performance and thread count, dwarfing the Core i7-10700 in heavy workloads.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-10700 is the smarter pick because it offers adequate speed for everyday tasks at a much lower cost.
The Core i7-10700 is the right choice for a basic office PC where extreme multi-core power is unnecessary and the Threadripper's high price and power draw would be wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-10700 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-10700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 500% faster than the Core i7-10700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-10700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-10700 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.