Core i9-10920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Intel Core i9-10920X is a dated high-end desktop chip for enthusiasts who already own an X299 motherboard, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a modern workstation monster aimed at professionals who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.
Core i9-10920X
Cascade Lake-X · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall with far more cores and faster performance, leaving the older Core i9-10920X far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10920X is the smarter pick if you can find it cheap, though it lacks modern speed.
Choose the Core i9-10920X if you already have a compatible LGA2066 motherboard and need a basic upgrade without buying a new platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10920X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i9-10920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 273% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.