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.
Ryzen 7 2700E
Zen+ · 12 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
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Which should you buy?
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.
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.
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.
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.