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.
Core i7-9700F
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall with its far higher core count and faster boost, making it the clear choice for heavy multitasking and professional workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-9700F is the smarter pick—it costs far less while still handling everyday tasks and older games well.
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.
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.