Core i7-9700FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-9700F is a solid, efficient 8-core chip for mainstream gaming and everyday work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous 64-core workstation CPU built for heavy rendering and pro tasks.
Core i7-9700F
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 anyone needing extreme multi-core performance.
The Core i7-9700F is the smarter pick for budget or value buyers who don't need many cores.
The Core i7-9700F is the right choice for a basic office PC where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-9700F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 975% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.