Core i7-8700vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-8700 is a sensible, low-power six-core chip for everyday desktop work and gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive 32-core workstation monster built for video rendering, 3D modeling, and other heavy multitasking.
Core i7-8700
Coffee Lake-S · 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 heavy multitasking and content creation, leaving the Core i7-8700 as a lower-power office chip.
For budget buyers, the older Core i7-8700 is the smarter pick for everyday tasks and light gaming.
The Core i7-8700 is the right choice if you need a quiet, low-wattage system for web browsing and office work.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-8700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 650% faster than the Core i7-8700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-8700 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.