Core i9-10900vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-10900 is a solid, everyday workhorse for mainstream desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a no-compromise monster for pros who need to chew through massive workloads.
Core i9-10900
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, far outclassing the Core i9-10900.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10900 is the smarter pick, offering adequate speed for everyday tasks at a much lower cost.
The Core i9-10900 is the right choice for a simple office PC where minimal power use and modest performance are sufficient.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10900 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-10900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 646% faster than the Core i9-10900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10900 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-10900 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.