CPU Showdown

Core i9-11900TvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i9-11900T is a low-power, space-saving chip for compact office or home-theater PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-11900T

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

11score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i9-11900T
11
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 445.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#241Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE11
#242Core i9-11900T11
#243Core i7-10700KF11
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i9-11900TRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores832
Threads1664
Base Clock1.5 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB32 MB
L3 Cache16 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 750
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for its vastly higher multi-core performance and modern architecture.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-11900T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate everyday performance.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-11900T for a compact, low-power office PC where multi-threaded speed isn't critical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-11900T better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-11900T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-11900T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 446% faster than the Core i9-11900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-11900T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-11900T 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.