Core i5-13400vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i5-13400 is a practical, everyday chip for mainstream builders and gamers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for professionals who need massive multi-threaded power.
Core i5-13400
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy workstation tasks, while the Core i5-13400 is the sensible choice for everyday computing.
The Core i5-13400 offers better value for budget buyers, costing much less while handling common applications easily.
The Core i5-13400 is the right choice if you need an affordable, cool-running CPU for office work or light gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13400 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 14 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-13400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 486% faster than the Core i5-13400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-13400 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.