Core i7-9800XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-9800X is an older 8-core server-class chip for enthusiasts who need solid single-threaded speed, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i7-9800X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018
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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, offering far more cores and threads for heavy multitasking and workstation tasks than the Core i7-9800X.
Budget-focused buyers should pick the Core i7-9800X for lower power draw and simpler cooling needs over the Threadripper 9980X.
Choose the Core i7-9800X for a quiet home office build where power and heat limits matter more than raw multi-core performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-9800X 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-9800X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-9800X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.