Ryzen 7 1800XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 1800X is an older 8-core desktop CPU built for mainstream builders on a budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core workstation monster aimed at professionals who need extreme multi-threaded power.
Ryzen 7 1800X
Summit Ridge · 14 nm · 2017
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins for extreme multitasking and heavy workloads, while the Ryzen 7 1800X is a fine older choice for basic computing.
For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 7 1800X offers decent performance at a lower cost, but the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X provides far more cores and speed for the money.
The Ryzen 7 1800X is the right pick if you have an AM4 motherboard and need a low-power CPU for everyday tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 1800X 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 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 1800X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 1800X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 1800X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 1800X 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.