Core i9-14900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-14900T is a low-power office and media CPU for quiet, compact builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtual machines.
Core i9-14900T
Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024
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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 decisively for heavy multi-threaded workloads, while the Core i9-14900T is only preferable for ultra-low-power office PCs.
Budget buyers should pick the Core i9-14900T for its extreme energy efficiency and lower cooling costs.
The Core i9-14900T is the right choice for a silent, compact home server that runs 24/7 on minimal electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-14900T 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 22 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-14900T in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-14900T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 291% faster than the Core i9-14900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-14900T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i9-14900T 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.