CPU Showdown

Core i7-10700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i7-10700T is a low-power chip for compact office PCs and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for pro video editors and 3D artists.

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 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 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 i7-10700T
8
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 700.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#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 9970X
Cores
Total Cores832
Threads1664
Base Clock2.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB
L3 Cache16 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
ArchitectureShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and speed, far outperforming the Core i7-10700T in heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i7-10700T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and sufficient performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i7-10700T is the right choice for a low-power home server or office PC where energy efficiency and quiet operation matter more than raw compute power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-10700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-10700T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.