CPU Showdown

Core i7-11700FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i7-11700F is an affordable, everyday CPU for standard gaming and office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster aimed at professionals rendering massive projects.

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-11700F

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

12score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.9 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 i7-11700F
12
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 583.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#207Core i9-7900X13
#208Core i7-11700F12
#209Core i7-1170012
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-11700FRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins decisively for heavy workloads, but the Core i7-11700F is a more sensible pick for everyday tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-11700F offers solid performance at a low price, while the Threadripper 7980X is overkill and overpriced for typical use.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i7-11700F if you need a simple, low-power desktop chip for office work or light gaming without the high cost and complexity of a workstation platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-11700F 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 i7-11700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-11700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Core i7-11700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-11700F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-11700F 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.