Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core workhorse for heavy multi-threaded tasks, while the 9980X is its newer, slightly faster successor for the same socket and power envelope.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall with faster clock speeds and higher performance for demanding workstation tasks.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X offers similar core counts and memory at a likely lower price.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the right choice if you need strong multi-threaded performance but cannot justify paying extra for the newer model's slight speed advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 82 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 4.9% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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.