Ryzen 9 9900XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is a high-end desktop chip for gamers and creators who need strong single-threaded speed on a mainstream platform, while the Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for professionals running huge multi-threaded workloads.
Ryzen 9 9900X
Granite Ridge · 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 Threadripper 9980X wins for heavy multi-threaded work, but the Ryzen 9 9900X is the better choice for most users who don't need extreme core counts.
For budget-focused buyers, the Ryzen 9 9900X offers more sensible performance per dollar for everyday tasks and gaming.
The Threadripper 9980X is the right choice if you regularly render complex 3D scenes or run multiple virtual machines simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 9 9900X 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 33 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 9 9900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 9 9900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 161% faster than the Ryzen 9 9900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 9 9900X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 9 9900X 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.