Ryzen 7 5700X3DvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a gaming-focused CPU for standard desktop builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy creative and server-grade tasks.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Vermeer · 7 nm · 2024
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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 extreme multi-threaded workloads, while the 5700X3D is the better choice for gaming and general use.
For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers strong gaming performance and lower power consumption at a more accessible price.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the right pick when building a compact, affordable gaming PC that doesn't need workstation-level multi-core power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 16 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 5700X3D in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 438% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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.