Core i9-10910vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-10910 is a solid, everyday desktop chip for mainstream users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor for professionals who need extreme multi-threaded power.
Core i9-10910
Comet Lake-S · 14 nm · 2020
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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 faster boost speeds, making it far superior for heavy multitasking and professional workloads.
For budget-minded buyers, the Core i9-10910 is the smarter pick due to lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-10910 is the right choice for a compact office PC where low heat and noise matter more than extreme multi-core power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10910 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 i9-10910 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-10910?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.