Core i9-10920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-10920X is a 12-core HEDT chip for enthusiasts who want more than a mainstream desktop but don't need extreme core counts, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core workstation monster for professionals who live in heavily multi-threaded tasks.
Core i9-10920X
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 for its vastly superior multi-core performance and modern architecture.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10920X is the smarter pick if you need a capable, lower-power CPU for older platforms.
The Core i9-10920X is the right choice when you have a limited budget and must reuse an existing LGA2066 motherboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10920X 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-10920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 473% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.