Core i9-11900KBvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-11900KB is a compact, low-power mobile chip for small-form-factor builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive workstation processor for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i9-11900KB
Tiger Lake-H · 10 nm SuperFin · 2021
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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 is the clear winner for any demanding workload, offering vastly more cores and memory compared to the Core i9-11900KB.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-11900KB is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-11900KB is the right choice if you need a compact, low-power system for light productivity or media streaming where the Threadripper's massive power and size are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-11900KB 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 14 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-11900KB in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-11900KB?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 486% faster than the Core i9-11900KB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-11900KB or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-11900KB 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.