Core i9-9920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-9920X is a 12-core workstation CPU for professionals who need reliable single-threaded performance, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core beast aimed at heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i9-9920X
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 its massive core count and speed, leaving the Core i9-9920X far behind for demanding workloads.
For budget/value buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X offers far more cores and memory for the money than the Core i9-9920X.
The Core i9-9920X is the right choice if you need a lower-power chip for a compact workstation that doesn't require extreme multi-core performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9920X 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-9920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 473% faster than the Core i9-9920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-9920X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i9-9920X 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.