Core i5-13400FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i5-13400F is a solid mid-range chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i5-13400F
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy workloads, but the Core i5-13400F is a better fit for everyday tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13400F is the smarter pick, offering solid performance for less money than the much pricier Threadripper.
The Core i5-13400F is the right choice for a casual gamer who doesn't need the Threadripper's extreme multi-core muscle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13400F 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-13400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 447% faster than the Core i5-13400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-13400F 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.