Core i7-9700vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i7-9700 is an older, efficient 8-core desktop CPU for everyday work and gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monster 64-core workstation chip built for extreme multi-threaded tasks.
Core i7-9700
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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 demanding workstation tasks, crushing the Core i7-9700 in multi-threaded performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-9700 is the smarter pick as a lower-power, older chip for basic computing.
The Core i7-9700 is the right choice for a simple office PC where extreme multi-core power is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700 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 i7-9700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-9700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Core i7-9700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-9700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-9700 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.