CPU Showdown

Core i7-10700FvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core i7-10700F is a solid, affordable 8-core chip for everyday gaming and work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core monster built for heavy video editing and 3D rendering.

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-10700F

Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020

10score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-10700F
10
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 460.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#268Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G10
#269Core i7-10700F10
#270Core i7-1070010
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-10700FRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores824
Threads1648
Base Clock2.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB24 MB
L3 Cache16 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins for heavy multi-threaded workloads, leaving the Core i7-10700F far behind in raw throughput.

Best value

Budget buyers should pick the Core i7-10700F for general tasks where extra cores go unused.

When the other wins

The Core i7-10700F is the right choice for a simple gaming PC on a tight budget.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-10700F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-10700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 460% faster than the Core i7-10700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-10700F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i7-10700F 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.