Core i7-7700vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-7700 is a compact quad-core chip for everyday desktop users and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation beast for creators and heavy multitaskers.
Core i7-7700
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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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 decisively for demanding workloads with far more cores and faster performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-7700 is the smarter pick due to lower power draw and adequate speed for basic tasks.
Choose the Core i7-7700 for a quiet, low-power office PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-7700 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 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-7700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-7700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.