Core i7-8700KvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i7-8700K is a six-core gaming and general-use CPU from 2017, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i7-8700K
Coffee Lake-S · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, leaving the Core i7-8700K far behind.
The Core i7-8700K is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering solid everyday speed at a fraction of the cost.
The Core i7-8700K is the right choice for a basic office PC or light gaming build where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700K better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700K in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-8700K?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Core i7-8700K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700K or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-8700K 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.