Core i5-13400EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-13400E is a sensible mid-range chip built for everyday productivity and light multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster aimed at professionals who need to chew through massive workloads.
Core i5-13400E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9970X wins overall for heavy workloads requiring massive multi-core power, leaving the Core i5-13400E far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13400E offers better value with decent performance at a lower cost than the expensive Threadripper.
The Core i5-13400E is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where high core counts are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13400E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 16 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13400E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-13400E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 300% faster than the Core i5-13400E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13400E or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i5-13400E 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.