Ryzen 7 8700GvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 8700G is an all-in-one desktop chip for mainstream builders who want strong everyday performance and integrated graphics, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for professionals running massive multi-threaded workloads.
Ryzen 7 8700G
Phoenix · 4 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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins for heavy multithreaded tasks, but the Ryzen 7 8700G is the better pick for everyday use and integrated graphics convenience.
For budget-focused buyers, the Ryzen 7 8700G offers far better value with its lower power draw and built-in graphics.
The Ryzen 7 8700G is the right choice when building a compact, quiet system that doesn't need a separate graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 8700G 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 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 8700G in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 8700G?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 353% faster than the Ryzen 7 8700G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 8700G or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 8700G 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.