Core i9-10940XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Intel Core i9-10940X is a last-gen high-end desktop chip for enthusiasts who already own an X299 board, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a modern workstation monster for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded power.
Core i9-10940X
Cascade Lake-X · 14 nm · 2019
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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 with vastly more cores and faster performance for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-10940X is the smarter pick if you already own an LGA2066 board.
The Core i9-10940X makes sense when you need a capable workstation CPU without upgrading your entire platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10940X 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10940X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-10940X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 382% faster than the Core i9-10940X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10940X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-10940X 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.