Core i9-9900XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Intel Core i9-9900X is a 10-core workstation CPU for professionals who need solid single-threaded performance, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster aimed at heavy multitaskers and content creators who need extreme parallel processing power.
Core i9-9900X
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018
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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 anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, far outpacing the Core i9-9900X in heavy workloads.
The Core i9-9900X is the smarter budget pick for buyers who don't need the Threadripper's immense core count and can live with slower multi-threaded work.
The Core i9-9900X is the right choice for a single-socket workstation that runs older software optimized for fewer, faster cores.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9900X 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-9900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.