Core i7-10700KvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-10700K is a straightforward 8-core chip for gamers and mainstream builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster aimed at content creators and heavy multitaskers.
Core i7-10700K
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins convincingly for heavy workloads with vastly more cores and memory, outclassing the Core i7-10700K in every demanding task.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-10700K is the smarter pick, offering strong everyday performance at a lower cost than the Threadripper's extreme price.
The Core i7-10700K is the right choice for a pure gaming PC where the Threadripper's extra cores go unused and cost far more.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-10700K 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700K in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-10700K?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% faster than the Core i7-10700K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-10700K or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i7-10700K 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.