Core i9-10920XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i9-10920X is an older HEDT chip for builders who want more than a desktop CPU without going all-in on a workstation, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a modern flagship for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded power.
Core i9-10920X
Cascade Lake-X · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins overall, offering far more cores and faster performance for demanding multi-threaded tasks.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-10920X is the smarter pick if you can find it cheaply, while the Threadripper 7970X justifies its cost for heavy workloads.
The Core i9-10920X is the right choice if you need an older, lower-power CPU for a legacy workstation upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10920X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-10920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 300% faster than the Core i9-10920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10920X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-10920X 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.