CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore i9-14900T

The Core i9-14900T is a low-power desktop chip for compact, quiet builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
Intel Core i9-14900T
24C / 32T · 35W
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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Intel

Core i9-14900T

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

22score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
36 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 Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Core i9-14900T
22
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 272.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#74Ryzen 7 9700F22
#75Core i9-14900T22
#76Core i7-1370022
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XCore i9-14900T
Cores
Total Cores6424
Threads12832
Base Clock3.2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz5.5 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB48 MB
L3 Cache256 MB36 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP350W35W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins for high-end workstation users, while the Core i9-14900T is the clear choice for low-power compact systems.

Best value

The Core i9-14900T is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a capable CPU that sips power and stays cool.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i9-14900T is the right choice for a silent home theater PC or a tiny office build where low heat and noise matter most.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core i9-14900T?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 22 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-14900T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-14900T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 273% faster than the Core i9-14900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Core i9-14900T?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-14900T 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.