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Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Core i9-9980XE
The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is slightly slower than the Core i9-9980XE on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-9980XE33% Score
- Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 months newer
- Up to 6% better value for money
- Up to 10% more expensive – $665.00 vs $1799
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 28 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 39.25 MB more L3 cache.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core i9-9980XE boosts 7% higher.
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LGA2066Colfax
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Skylake-XDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Core i9-9980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-9980XE. It's 27% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-9980XE than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?expand_more
27% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Core i9-9980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-9980XE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-9980XE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-9980XE?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX scores 26/100, Core i9-9980XE scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Core i9-9980XE bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Core i9-9980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-9980XE is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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