Core i9-9900XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-9900X is a 2018 HEDT chip for enthusiasts who need more than a mainstream desktop, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a modern workstation monster built for creators who throw massive multi-threaded tasks at their machine.
Core i9-9900X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018
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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 is the clear winner overall, offering vastly more cores and performance for demanding tasks.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Core i9-9900X is the smarter pick if you need a capable older CPU at a lower price.
Choose the Core i9-9900X for a legacy workstation upgrade where the Threadripper's extreme power and cooling demands are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9900X 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-9900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 531% faster than the Core i9-9900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-9900X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-9900X 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.