Ryzen Threadripper 7970XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip for pros who need serious multi-threaded grunt without going overboard, while the 7980X packs a massive 64 cores for those tackling the heaviest rendering or simulation workloads.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 users who need maximum multi-threaded muscle with double the cores and cache.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers, offering strong multi-core performance at a lower cost.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the right choice if your workload benefits from high clock speeds and you don't need the extreme core count of the 7980X.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 60 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 37% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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.