Core i9-7920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i9-7920X is a 12-core Skylake-based chip for older high-end desktop builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core modern workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Core i9-7920X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X is the clear winner, offering far more cores and faster speeds for demanding workloads.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers with its massive core advantage and higher performance.
The Core i9-7920X is the right choice for a legacy workstation upgrade that requires its older socket and lower power draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-7920X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 14 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-7920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i9-7920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 357% faster than the Core i9-7920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-7920X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i9-7920X 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.