Core i9-10910vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-10910 is a modest 10-core desktop chip for everyday productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i9-10910
Comet Lake-S · 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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and speed, leaving the Core i9-10910 in the dust for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10910 offers a much lower entry cost with adequate performance for everyday computing.
The Core i9-10910 is the right choice if you need a simple, low-power CPU for light office work or a basic home PC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10910 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10910 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-10910?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 531% faster than the Core i9-10910 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10910 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-10910 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.