Core i5-13490FvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i5-13490F is a mid-range gaming and productivity CPU for builders on a budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end workstation processor for professionals who need extreme multi-threaded grunt.
Core i5-13490F
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i5-13490F far behind in multi-threaded tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13490F offers better value for everyday computing and gaming without needing expensive cooling.
The Core i5-13490F is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where multi-core muscle is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13490F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 16 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13490F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i5-13490F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 250% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.