Core i7-11700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-11700T is a low-power, compact chip for quiet home or office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i7-11700T
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 its vastly higher performance and core count, making it the clear choice for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-11700T is the smarter pick due to far lower power draw and sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i7-11700T is the right choice in a compact, low-power office build where extreme multi-threaded speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-11700T 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 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-11700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-11700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 522% faster than the Core i7-11700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-11700T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i7-11700T 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.