CPU Showdown

Core i7-9700FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Intel Core i7-9700F is a straightforward, affordable eight-core chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workstation monster built for extreme multitasking and professional rendering.

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C / 8T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-9700F

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019

8score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 8
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-9700F
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#319Core i7-97008
#320Core i7-9700F8
#321Ryzen 5 3500X8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-9700FRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads8128
Base Clock3.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache12 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall with its far higher core count and faster boost, making it the clear choice for heavy multitasking and professional workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-9700F is the smarter pick—it costs far less while still handling everyday tasks and older games well.

When the other wins

The Core i7-9700F is the right choice for a basic office PC or light gaming build where the Threadripper's extreme power and cost are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-9700F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-9700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Core i7-9700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-9700F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-9700F 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.