Core i9-9900vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-9900 is a sensible 8-core chip for everyday desktop users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster for creators and heavy multitaskers.
Core i9-9900
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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 dominates the Core i9-9900 for heavy workloads, but the older i9-9900 is better for basic tasks and lower power draw.
The Core i9-9900 is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a simple, low-power CPU for everyday use.
The Core i9-9900 is the right choice for a quiet office PC where you need low heat output and don't run demanding software.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9900 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-9900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 720% faster than the Core i9-9900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-9900 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-9900 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.