Core i7-11700vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-11700 is a practical, power-sipping desktop chip for everyday work and gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Core i7-11700
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded work, crushing the Core i7-11700 in raw performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-11700 is the smarter pick, offering decent everyday speed at lower cost and power.
Choose the Core i7-11700 for a quiet, low-power office PC where the Threadripper's extreme heat and noise are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-11700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-11700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-11700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 367% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.