Core i7-8700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i7-8700T is a low-power, six-core chip built for quiet, compact office PCs and home servers, while the Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core monster aimed at workstation users who need heavy multi-threaded performance.
Core i7-8700T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads, while the Core i7-8700T is a compact, low-power alternative for basic tasks.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers needing serious multi-core performance over the Core i7-8700T.
The Core i7-8700T is the right choice for a silent, low-heat home server where the Threadripper's power needs are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-8700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 967% faster than the Core i7-8700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i7-8700T 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.