Core i7-7700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-7700T is a low-power quad-core chip for compact, quiet home or office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation processor for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i7-7700T
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 overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Core i7-7700T far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-7700T is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and lower cost.
The Core i7-7700T is the right choice for a quiet, low-power home server or media center where raw speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-7700T 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 i7-7700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-7700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1620% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.