Core i7-12700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-12700T is a low-power, space-saving CPU for compact office PCs and media centers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtualization.
Core i7-12700T
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for creators needing extreme multi-core power, but the Core i7-12700T is the better choice for low-power office systems.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700T offers better value with much lower power use and adequate speed for everyday tasks.
Choose the Core i7-12700T for a silent home theater PC where low heat and quiet operation matter more than raw performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700T 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-12700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% faster than the Core i7-12700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i7-12700T 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.