Core i9-11900vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-11900 is a low-power, compact desktop chip for everyday work and gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy multi-tasking and professional content creation.
Core i9-11900
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
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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 heavy multitasking and professional workloads, leaving the Core i9-11900 far behind.
The Core i9-11900 is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable everyday CPU without paying for extreme multi-core power.
The Core i9-11900 is the right choice for a quiet, low-power office PC where the Threadripper's high heat and cost are wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-11900 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 i9-11900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-11900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% faster than the Core i9-11900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-11900 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i9-11900 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.