Core i7-9700vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-9700 is an older, efficient desktop chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation-class monster built for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.
Core i7-9700
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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 its vastly higher multi-threaded performance and memory capacity.
For budget or value buyers, the Core i7-9700 is the smarter pick for everyday tasks and gaming at a lower price.
The Core i7-9700 is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where extreme multi-threading is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-9700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 600% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.