CPU Showdown

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is a solid, reliable workhorse for professional desktops and everyday multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monster for creators and developers who need to chew through the heaviest multi-threaded workloads.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
8C / 16T · 105W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

Zen+ · 12 nm · 2018

10score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
105W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 PRO 2700X
10
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 720.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#260Core i5-1150010
#261Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X10
#262Core i5-11400F10
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen 7 PRO 2700XRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores864
Threads16128
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB64 MB
L3 Cache16 MB256 MB
Platform
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP105W350W
General
ArchitectureZen+Storm Peak
Process12 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone who needs extreme multi-core power for heavy workstation tasks.

Best value

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable, efficient processor for everyday work.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is the right choice for a standard office PC where low power use and cost matter more than raw multi-core speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 720% faster than the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 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.