CPU Showdown

Ryzen 7 2700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen 7 2700E is a low-power, eight-core chip for compact, quiet builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive sixty-four-core workstation processor for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C / 16T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 2700E

Zen+ · 12 nm · 2018

9score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
45W
Boost Clock
4.0 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 7 2700E
9
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 855.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#290Core i3-13100F9
#291Ryzen 7 2700E9
#292Core i7-6900K9
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 7 2700ERyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP45W350W
General
ArchitectureZen+Shimada Peak
Process12 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Threadripper 9980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance, while the Ryzen 7 2700E is a low-power alternative for basic tasks.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 7 2700E is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday use.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 2700E is the right choice when you need a quiet, low-heat office PC that won't require a massive power supply or cooling system.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 7 2700E 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 9 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 2700E in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 2700E?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 856% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.