Core i7-9700vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i7-9700 is an older 8-core desktop CPU for everyday gaming and office work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core workstation monster for heavy video editing and 3D rendering.
Core i7-9700
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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, offering vastly more cores and speed for heavy multitasking and content creation.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-9700 is the smarter pick if you need a capable everyday CPU without overspending.
The Core i7-9700 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 i7-9700 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-9700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 700% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.