CPU Showdown

Core i9-9900TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i9-9900T is a low-power processor for compact, quiet office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a high-core-count workstation monster for creators and professionals who need extreme multi-threaded performance.

Intel Core i9-9900T
8C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-9900T

Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019

8score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 i9-9900T
8
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 925.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#324Core i3-12300T8
#325Core i9-9900T8
#326Core i5-11400T8
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-9900TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process14 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core muscle, while the Core i9-9900T is only for ultra-low-power builds.

Best value

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need maximum performance per dollar in heavy workloads.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i9-9900T is the right choice for a silent home server or HTPC where low heat and power draw matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-9900T 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 8 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-9900T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 925% faster than the Core i9-9900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-9900T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-9900T 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.