Core i9-7940XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-7940X is a 14-core Skylake HEDT chip for professionals who need solid multi-threaded work on a tighter budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for creators and developers who demand the absolute highest throughput.
Core i9-7940X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X is the clear winner for raw performance, leaving the older Core i9-7940X far behind.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Core i9-7940X is the smarter pick if you already have a compatible motherboard and need basic multithreading.
The Core i9-7940X is the right choice for a legacy workstation upgrade where replacing the entire platform isn't justified.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-7940X 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-7940X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-7940X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 447% faster than the Core i9-7940X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-7940X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-7940X 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.