Intel Core i9-7900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X CPU Comparison

Intel Core i9-7900X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X are both processors with the same Integrated Graphics (None). The main differences are in Core Name, Socket, CPU Cores and CPU Threads.

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Intel Core i9-7900X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $139.97	Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $2,299.99 In Stock Free shipping $2,299.99 In Stock $2,299.99 Last updated 12 minutes ago. In Stock $2,374.99 Show 1 more offers
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Brand Intel	Brand AMD
Model BX80673I97900X	Model 100-100001594WOF
Release Date 📅 June 2017	Release Date 📅 July 2025
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User reviews ★★★★★ (28 reviews) Add a product review	User reviews ★★★★★ (1 reviews) Add a product review
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts) 148th / 589	CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts) n/a
Single-Core Effective Value 130th / 243	Single-Core Effective Value -
Workstation Performance (Charts) 123rd / 270 (-434%)	Workstation Performance (Charts) 3rd / 270 (0%)
Workstation Effective Value 77th / 262	Workstation Effective Value 33rd / 262
Gaming Performance (Charts) n/a	Gaming Performance (Charts) n/a
Gaming Effective Value -	Gaming Effective Value -
TDP 🔌 140 Watts	TDP 🔌 350 Watts
Price history View Details ►	Price history View Details ►
Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► CPU Coolers ►
Series Core i9 X-Series	Series Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series
Core Name Skylake X	Core Name Shimada Peak
Socket LGA2066	Socket sTR5
Integrated Graphics None	Integrated Graphics None
CPU Cores 10	CPU Cores 32
CPU Threads 20	CPU Threads 64
CPU Clock Rate 3300 MHz	CPU Clock Rate 4000 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate 4500 MHz	CPU Turbo Clock Rate 5400 MHz
CPU Cooler included No	CPU Cooler included No
Manufacturing Process 14 nm	Manufacturing Process 4 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 128 GB	Maximum Supported Memory 1 TB
Cache L3 13.75 MB	Cache L3 128 MB