Core i9-9820XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-9820X is a decade-old workstation CPU for light multi-tasking and older software, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a modern creator chip for heavy rendering and virtual machines.
Core i9-9820X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018
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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 wins overall with massively more cores and faster performance for heavy workloads.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers needing extreme multi-threaded power without paying a premium.
The Core i9-9820X is the right choice for a legacy workstation build where the older socket and lower power draw fit an existing setup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9820X 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9820X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-9820X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Core i9-9820X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-9820X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-9820X 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.