Ryzen Threadripper 7960XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24-core processor for pro users who need solid multi-threaded work without overspending, while the 7980X is a 64-core monster built for those who tackle the heaviest rendering and virtualization loads.
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins overall for demanding multi-threaded workloads thanks to its far greater core count and cache size.
For budget-focused buyers who need strong multi-tasking without paying a premium, the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X offers a smarter balance of cost and capability.
The weaker Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the right choice when your primary apps use fewer threads and you want to avoid overpaying for cores you won't use.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 50 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 64% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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.