Core i7-9800XvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Intel Core i7-9800X is an older 8-core workstation CPU for professionals who need a reliable single-thread performer, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a modern 32-core monster for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i7-9800X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall with far more cores and faster performance for demanding workloads.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers, offering much more multi-core capability at a similar price.
The Core i7-9800X is the right choice for a compact, lower-power build where you need single-core speed and don't require many cores.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9800X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9800X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-9800X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 482% faster than the Core i7-9800X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-9800X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i7-9800X 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.