Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for professionals who need maximum parallel processing, while the 9960X is a 24-core chip built for those who prioritize single-thread speed over core count.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded work with its far greater core count and larger cache.
For budget-minded buyers who need raw multi-core throughput, the 7980X offers more cores and cache for the same power use.
The 9960X is the right choice when single-threaded speed matters more, such as for lightly threaded professional applications.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 56 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 46% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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.