Core i7-9700EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-9700E is a modest, low-power desktop CPU for everyday office work or light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multitasking.
Core i7-9700E
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins decisively with far more cores and higher performance for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-9700E is the smarter pick due to much lower power needs and platform cost.
Choose the Core i7-9700E for a low-power office PC where multi-core muscle isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-9700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 650% faster than the Core i7-9700E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-9700E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-9700E 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.