Core i7-8700BvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-8700B is a compact, power-sipping six-core chip for small form-factor builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a massive twenty-four-core workstation monster for creators who need maximum multi-threaded muscle.
Core i7-8700B
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for anyone needing massive multi-core performance, leaving the Core i7-8700B far behind for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-8700B is the smarter pick if you only need basic desktop tasks and want to save money.
The Core i7-8700B is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where the Threadripper's extreme power and size would be wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700B better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700B in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-8700B?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 700% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.