Core i7-8700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Intel Core i7-8700T is a low-power, compact chip for quiet home PCs and office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation CPU for creators and professionals who need extreme multi-tasking.
Core i7-8700T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core power, leaving the Core i7-8700T far behind for heavy workloads.
The Core i7-8700T is the smarter pick for budget buyers with its low power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
Choose the Core i7-8700T for a quiet, low-power home server where its efficiency matters more than raw compute muscle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-8700T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1333% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.