CPU Showdown

Core i7-11700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i7-11700T is a low-power office and home-theater CPU for quiet, energy-sipping builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for creators and engineers who need maximum multi-core muscle.

Intel Core i7-11700T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-11700T

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

9score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 i7-11700T
9
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 855.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#282Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE9
#283Core i7-11700T9
#284Ryzen 7 PRO 27009
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-11700TRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock1.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 750
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9980X wins decisively for heavy workloads, offering far more processing power for professional users.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-11700T is the smarter pick because it costs much less while handling everyday tasks efficiently.

When the other wins

The Core i7-11700T is the right choice in a compact, low-power office PC where quiet operation and modest performance are sufficient.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-11700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-11700T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-11700T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 856% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.