Core i9-9900vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i9-9900 is a fast, cool-running desktop processor for everyday gaming and work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a massive workstation chip built for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i9-9900
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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 wins overall for heavy multithreaded work, but the Core i9-9900 is a far more reasonable choice for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-9900 offers a smarter value for typical desktop use, sipping power while still running fast enough for most buyers.
Choose the Core i9-9900 if you need a quiet, low-heat office PC that won't overwhelm your power bill or cooling setup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9900 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i9-9900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 540% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.