Core i7-8700BvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-8700B is a compact, efficient chip for small-form-factor desktops and all-around work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a monstrous workstation CPU built for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.
Core i7-8700B
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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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 dominates the Core i7-8700B for heavy workloads, winning overall for creators needing extreme multi-threaded power.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-8700B is the smarter pick if you only need modest performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i7-8700B is the right choice in a compact, low-power system where the Threadripper's massive heat and size won't fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700B 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 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700B in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-8700B?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 757% faster than the Core i7-8700B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700B or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-8700B 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.