Core i7-13700vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i7-13700 is a sensible, power-friendly desktop chip for mainstream gamers and creators, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Core i7-13700
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads, leaving the Core i7-13700 in the dust.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-13700 is the smarter pick, offering solid performance at a fraction of the Threadripper's cost.
If you need a quiet, low-power desktop for daily tasks and light gaming, the Core i7-13700 is the right choice over the Threadripper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 22 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-13700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 191% faster than the Core i7-13700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i7-13700 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.