Core i7-7700vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i7-7700 is a compact quad-core chip for everyday desktop work and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive 64-core workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i7-7700
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins decisively for any demanding task, leaving the Core i7-7700 far behind in multi-core work.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-7700 makes sense for basic office tasks and light gaming, while the Threadripper 7980X is overkill.
If you need a cheap, low-power CPU for an older office PC or media server, the Core i7-7700 is the right call.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-7700 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-7700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-7700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1540% faster than the Core i7-7700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-7700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-7700 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.