Core i5-13500vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Intel Core i5-13500 is a sensible mid-range chip for everyday PC builders and gamers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a monstrous workstation CPU aimed at professionals who need to chew through massive video renders or 3D simulations.
Core i5-13500
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 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, offering far more cores and memory for heavy workloads than the Core i5-13500.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13500 is the smarter pick, costing less and running cooler for everyday tasks.
If you're building a simple home office PC, the Core i5-13500 is the right choice over the overkill Threadripper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13500 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 19 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13500 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-13500?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 216% faster than the Core i5-13500 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-13500 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.