Core i5-13500vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i5-13500 is a sensible, everyday CPU for mainstream desktop builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for professionals who need to chew through massive rendering or simulation workloads.
Core i5-13500
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for professional workstation users who need extreme multi-core speed and massive memory capacity.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13500 is the smarter pick—it offers strong everyday performance at a much lower price and power draw.
The Core i5-13500 is the right choice when you need a capable, affordable CPU for office tasks or gaming without the high cost and power demands of a workstation chip.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13500 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 19 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13500 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-13500?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 332% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.