Core i9-9900vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-9900 is a solid, everyday desktop chip for gamers and mainstream users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster built for creators and heavy multitaskers.
Core i9-9900
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for extreme multi-threaded tasks, leaving the Core i9-9900 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-9900 is the smarter pick due to much lower power consumption and adequate performance for everyday use.
The Core i9-9900 is the right choice when you need a quiet, cool office PC that won't strain your electricity bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9900 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-9900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.