CPU Showdown

Core i7-10700TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i7-10700T is a low-power 8-core chip for compact, quiet office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workstation monster for creators and engineers who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-10700T

· 14 nm · 2020

8score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 i7-10700T
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#330Core i5-105008
#331Core i7-10700T8
#332Core i5-11500T8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-10700TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock2.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureStorm Peak
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X dominates the Core i7-10700T overall with vastly more cores and faster speeds for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-10700T is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i7-10700T for a low-power office PC where massive multi-core performance is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-10700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-10700T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.