Core i7-9700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-9700E is a modest 8-core desktop processor for mainstream PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation chip for professionals who need extreme multi-threaded power.
Core i7-9700E
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-threaded performance, while the Core i7-9700E is better for low-power, basic tasks.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-9700E is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and simpler cooling needs.
The Core i7-9700E is the right choice in a small office PC where noise and heat must be minimal and only light workloads run.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-9700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.