Core i5-13490FvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i5-13490F is a compact, affordable gaming and everyday CPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive workstation chip built for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i5-13490F
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins overall for heavy workloads with its massive multi-core muscle, while the Core i5-13490F is for budget gaming and light tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13490F is the smarter pick, offering good everyday performance at a much lower cost than the Threadripper.
The Core i5-13490F is right for a gaming PC where single-thread speed matters more than the Threadripper's extreme core count.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13490F 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 16 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13490F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-13490F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 275% faster than the Core i5-13490F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13490F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-13490F 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.