Ryzen 7 2700EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 7 2700E is a low-power 8-core chip for quiet, budget-friendly builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count monster for heavy workstation tasks.
Ryzen 7 2700E
Zen+ · 12 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance and high-end workstation capabilities.
For budget or value buyers, the Ryzen 7 2700E is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
The Ryzen 7 2700E is the right choice for a quiet, low-power home server or basic office PC where the Threadripper's massive power and expense are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 2700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 2700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 7 2700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 567% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 2700E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 7 2700E 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.