Core i7-10700TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-10700T is a low-power desktop chip for compact office PCs and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for pro rendering and heavy multitasking.
Core i7-10700T
· 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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X dominates the Core i7-10700T with far more cores and faster performance for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-10700T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
The Core i7-10700T is the right choice for a low-power office PC where high multi-core speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-10700T 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-10700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 650% faster than the Core i7-10700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-10700T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-10700T 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.