CPU Showdown

Core i7-7700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i7-7700T is a low-power, space-saving chip for compact office PCs and home theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a heavy-duty workstation processor for creators and professionals who need massive multi-core grunt.

Intel Core i7-7700T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-7700T

Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017

5score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 i7-7700T
5
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 1180.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#416Ryzen 3 2300X5
#417Core i7-7700T5
#418Core i3-9350KF4
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-7700TRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock2.9 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB32 MB
L3 Cache8 MB128 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR3DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins decisively with vastly more processing cores and speed for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-7700T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and adequate performance for basic tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i7-7700T is the right choice in a compact, low-heat office PC where extreme multi-threading is never needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-7700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-7700T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-7700T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 1180% faster than the Core i7-7700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-7700T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i7-7700T 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.