Core i7-7740XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-7740X is a basic quad-core chip for light desktop work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive 32-core workstation processor for heavy rendering or multitasking.
Core i7-7740X
Kaby Lake-X · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and speed, leaving the Core i7-7740X far behind.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-7740X is the smarter pick if you find it cheaply, but the Threadripper 7970X offers much more for the money.
The Core i7-7740X is the right choice if you need a basic CPU for light tasks and have an old LGA2066 motherboard to reuse.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-7740X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-7740X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-7740X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 900% faster than the Core i7-7740X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-7740X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-7740X 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.