Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Core i7-8700T

Intel Core i7-8700T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-8700T is 94.8% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-8700T is 1,836.6% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-8700T currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is about 89.4% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use sTRX4, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i7-8700T has a 245 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990XIntel Core i7-8700T
Current used price$1,450$74.98
Current new price$2,200$202.99
Relative gaming performance4848
Gaming performance per dollar0.0330.641
Cinebench R23 multi64,3556,797
Cinebench R23 single1,265989
Cores / threads64 / 1286 / 12
SocketsTRX4-
TDP280 W35 W
Release year20202018
Qualified sales541
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