CPU Showdown

Core i5-13400TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i5-13400T is a low-power processor for compact, quiet office or home-theater builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for professionals rendering massive 3D scenes or running multiple virtual machines.

Intel Core i5-13400T
10C / 16T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i5-13400T

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

12score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 16
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
20 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 i5-13400T
12
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 583.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#219Ryzen 5 5600GT12
#220Core i5-13400T12
#221Ryzen 7 4700G12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i5-13400TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores1064
Threads16128
Base Clock1.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache12.5 MB64 MB
L3 Cache20 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X dominates the Core i5-13400T overall for raw multi-core performance and heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i5-13400T is the smarter pick due to far lower power draw and adequate everyday speed.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i5-13400T for a quiet, energy-efficient home office PC where extreme multi-threaded power is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-13400T 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13400T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-13400T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Core i5-13400T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-13400T or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-13400T 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.