Core i9-11900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-11900T is a low-power, compact desktop CPU for quiet home or office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i9-11900T
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 its vastly higher multi-core performance and immense thread count, leaving the Core i9-11900T far behind.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-11900T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost, though it is far slower.
The Core i9-11900T is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where the Threadripper's extreme performance and cooling demands are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-11900T 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-11900T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-11900T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.