Ryzen 7 1700vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen 7 1700 is a classic eight-core chip for everyday builders on a budget, while the Threadripper 7980X is a sixty-four-core workstation monster for pros who never want to wait.
Ryzen 7 1700
Summit Ridge · 14 nm · 2017
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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 wins overall, offering vastly more cores and speed for heavy workstation tasks.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 1700 is smarter—far cheaper and adequate for basic computing.
The Ryzen 7 1700 is the right choice if you need a low-power, affordable CPU for everyday use.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 1700 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 9 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 1700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 7 1700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 811% faster than the Ryzen 7 1700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 1700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 7 1700 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.