CPU Showdown

Core i3-13100TEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i3-13100TE is a low-power, budget-friendly chip for compact office PCs and home servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation monster for creators and engineers who need massive multi-core muscle.

Intel Core i3-13100TE
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i3-13100TE

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

7score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i3-13100TE
7
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 757.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#344Core i5-10400F7
#345Core i3-13100TE7
#346Core i5-105057
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i3-13100TERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores432
Threads864
Base Clock2.4 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache5 MB32 MB
L3 Cache12 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process10 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing massive multi-core performance, leaving the Core i3-13100TE far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-13100TE is the smarter pick due to its low power draw and lower cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i3-13100TE for a quiet, energy-efficient office PC or basic home server where extreme speed isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-13100TE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-13100TE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i3-13100TE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 757% faster than the Core i3-13100TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-13100TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i3-13100TE 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.