Core i7-11700vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i7-11700 is a mainstream, modest-power chip for everyday gaming and office work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtualization.
Core i7-11700
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for raw performance and multi-core work, leaving the Core i7-11700 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-11700 is the smarter pick, offering adequate speed at a much lower cost.
The Core i7-11700 is the right choice when building a basic office PC or home computer that won't use a high-end workstation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-11700 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-11700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-11700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Core i7-11700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-11700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-11700 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.