CPU Showdown

Core i9-11900TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i9-11900T is a low-power desktop chip for compact office or media PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for creators and professionals running heavy multi-core tasks.

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 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 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 645.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#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 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock1.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 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 7980X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-threaded performance and a massive core count.

Best value

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

When the other wins

The Core i9-11900T is the right choice for a low-power, compact home server or media center where energy efficiency and quiet operation matter more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-11900T 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-11900T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-11900T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 646% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.