Core i7-9700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-9700E is a modest 8-core desktop CPU for standard office builds or light multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core workstation monster built for heavy rendering, video editing, and scientific number-crunching.
Core i7-9700E
Coffee Lake · 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 greater multi-core performance and modern architecture, leaving the Core i7-9700E far behind.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Core i7-9700E is the smarter pick if you need a low-power, affordable CPU for basic office tasks.
The Core i7-9700E is the right choice when you're building a quiet, energy-saving home PC and don't need the extreme power of the Threadripper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700E 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 i7-9700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-9700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 600% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.