Core i9-10900XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-10900X is a high-end desktop chip for enthusiasts who want solid single-threaded performance without going overboard, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster built for professionals who need to crush massive multi-threaded workloads.
Core i9-10900X
Cascade Lake-X · 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 with vastly more cores and threads for extreme multitasking and heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10900X is the smarter pick if you need a cheaper, lower-power chip for basic tasks.
Choose the Core i9-10900X when you're building a modest workstation on a tight budget and don't need extreme multi-core performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10900X 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-10900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% faster than the Core i9-10900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10900X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i9-10900X 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.