Ryzen Threadripper 9970XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core processor for workstation builders who need serious multi-threaded grunt without going overboard, while the 9980X is a 64-core monster aimed at professionals who want maximum parallel processing power.
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for professionals needing maximum multi-threaded horsepower.
For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X offers strong performance at a much lower cost.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the right choice when your work doesn't fully use all those extra cores.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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 64 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 34% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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.