CPU Showdown

Core i9-9900KFvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i9-9900KF is a fast, affordable eight-core chip for gamers and everyday builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive sixty-four-core workstation processor for heavy multitasking and professional content creation.

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C / 16T · 95W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-9900KF

Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019

11score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
95W
Boost Clock
5.0 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i9-9900KF
11
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 681.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#249Core i9-9900K11
#250Core i9-9900KF11
#251Core i5-1160011
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i9-9900KFRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.0 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP95W350W
General
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for demanding workstation tasks, while the Core i9-9900KF is better for gaming and single-threaded workloads.

Best value

The Core i9-9900KF is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need strong gaming performance without paying for extreme multi-core power.

When the other wins

For a lightweight gaming PC where you want high frame rates without the cost and cooling demands of a massive workstation chip, the Core i9-9900KF is the right choice.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-9900KF 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 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900KF in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-9900KF?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 682% faster than the Core i9-9900KF overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-9900KF or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i9-9900KF 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.